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The Pavilion Arms food hygiene rating

Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The Pavilion Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 20 March 2024, more than 2 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: 41 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NB

How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

That puts The Pavilion Arms 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.

Every rated food business in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
5 out of 5 2,582 88% ← The Pavilion Arms
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

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 Pavilion Arms 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 Pavilion Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Anglo-Continental School School/college/university 105 yards away 5 - Very good 14 August 2024
29 Spices Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 7 December 2022
Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 4 July 2023
Acorn Luxury Care Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 15 January 2026
Almadina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 15 January 2026
Antepli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 10 February 2023
Antepli Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 26 November 2024
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 30 May 2024

Questions about The Pavilion Arms

What is The Pavilion Arms's food hygiene rating?

The Pavilion Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 20 March 2024.

Is The Pavilion Arms 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Pavilion Arms last inspected?

The Pavilion Arms was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 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 The Pavilion Arms?

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 The Pavilion Arms 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 Pavilion Arms is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Pavilion Arms 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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