Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC 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% | ← Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC 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 Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| 1812 Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 1805 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| 7Bone Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Alpine Lodge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC
What is Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC's food hygiene rating?
Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC last inspected?
Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC 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 Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Bournemouth International Centre AKA BIC 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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