Magic Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Magic Kitchen 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 29 October 2024, 20 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: 520 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Magic Kitchen 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% | ← Magic Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Magic Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Art of Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Baked Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| BH1 Project - Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Ashley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| 3rd Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2026 |
| Bethany Church Of England Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Bap Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Magic Kitchen
What is Magic Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Magic Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Magic Kitchen 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 Magic Kitchen last inspected?
Magic Kitchen was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does Magic Kitchen 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 Magic Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Magic Kitchen 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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