Bambu food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bambu holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bambu was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ratings →
Address: 4 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD
How this rating has changed
Bambu was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Bambu among the 2,596 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 | 2,596 | 88% | ← Bambu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 602 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bambu 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 Bambu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagels By Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Alumni Cafe School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Avalon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Barbaras Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bar Republiq Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Avon Cliff Nursing & Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Bambu
What is Bambu's food hygiene rating?
Bambu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Bambu 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bambu last inspected?
Bambu was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Bambu?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bambu compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,956 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Bambu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Bambu 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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