Susan Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Susan Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 577 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RQ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Susan Chinese Takeaway among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Susan Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Susan Chinese Takeaway none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Susan Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Barbara Rose Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Bishop of Winchester Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Bates Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about Susan Chinese Takeaway
What is Susan Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Susan Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Susan Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Susan Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Susan Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Susan Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Susan Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Susan Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Susan Chinese Takeaway and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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