The Moon In The Square food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Moon In The Square 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 16 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: 4-8 Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AL
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Moon In The Square 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 Moon In The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Moon In The Square 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 Moon In The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3F Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
Questions about The Moon In The Square
What is The Moon In The Square's food hygiene rating?
The Moon In The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 16 July 2024.
Is The Moon In The Square 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 Moon In The Square last inspected?
The Moon In The Square was last inspected on 16 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 Moon In The Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Moon In The Square 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 Moon In The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Moon In The Square 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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