The Woodpecker Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Woodpecker Cafe 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
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 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: Queens Park Pavilion, Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BY
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Woodpecker Cafe 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 Woodpecker Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Woodpecker Cafe 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 Woodpecker Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Bap Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Beet Language Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bates Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| AFC Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about The Woodpecker Cafe
What is The Woodpecker Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Woodpecker Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 31 July 2024.
Is The Woodpecker Cafe 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 The Woodpecker Cafe last inspected?
The Woodpecker Cafe was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 The Woodpecker Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Woodpecker Cafe 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 Woodpecker Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Woodpecker Cafe 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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