The Mary Shelley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Mary Shelley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Mary Shelley St Peters Quarter, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2AD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Mary Shelley 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% | ← The Mary Shelley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mary Shelley 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 The Mary Shelley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 7Bone Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2017 |
| All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bar Republiq Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Alpine Lodge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Mary Shelley
What is The Mary Shelley's food hygiene rating?
The Mary Shelley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 10 March 2023.
Is The Mary Shelley 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mary Shelley last inspected?
The Mary Shelley was last inspected on 10 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Mary Shelley?
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 The Mary Shelley 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 The Mary Shelley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Mary Shelley 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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