West Beach Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
West Beach Restaurant 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 27 April 2016, more than 10 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: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts West Beach Restaurant 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 Beach Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Beach Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| 1812 Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 1805 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 7Bone Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| BigWigs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2017 |
Questions about West Beach Restaurant
What is West Beach Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
West Beach Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 27 April 2016.
Is West Beach Restaurant 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 West Beach Restaurant last inspected?
West Beach Restaurant was last inspected on 27 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does West Beach Restaurant 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 Beach Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects West Beach Restaurant 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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