West Way Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
West Way Fisheries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 569 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RG
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts West Way Fisheries 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% | ← West Way Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 West Way Fisheries 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 West Way Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Barbara Rose Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Bishop of Winchester Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bates Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bay Tree Montessori Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about West Way Fisheries
What is West Way Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
West Way Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 22 September 2025.
Is West Way Fisheries 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Way Fisheries last inspected?
West Way Fisheries was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 West Way Fisheries?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Way Fisheries 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 West Way Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects West Way Fisheries 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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