Mello Mello food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Mello Mello holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 September 2018, more than 7 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: 677 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Mello Mello sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Mello Mello | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mello Mello 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 Mello Mello, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2026 |
| Ashley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Baked Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Art of Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| BH1 Project - Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Base and Sazon Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| AFC Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Mello Mello
What is Mello Mello's food hygiene rating?
Mello Mello has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 11 September 2018.
Is Mello Mello safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mello Mello last inspected?
Mello Mello was last inspected on 11 September 2018, more than 7 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 Mello Mello?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mello Mello 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, while Mello Mello holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Mello Mello 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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