Kensington Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Kensington Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 2 May 2018, more than 8 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: 18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Kensington Hotel 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% | ← Kensington Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kensington Hotel 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 Kensington Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| All Hail Ale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
Questions about Kensington Hotel
What is Kensington Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Kensington Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 2 May 2018.
Is Kensington Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kensington Hotel last inspected?
Kensington Hotel was last inspected on 2 May 2018, more than 8 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 Kensington Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kensington Hotel 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 Kensington Hotel holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Kensington Hotel 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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