Vesuvio food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Vesuvio 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 8 July 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: Vesuvio Bar - Restorante, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8AN
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Vesuvio 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% | ← Vesuvio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Vesuvio 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 Vesuvio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Penguin Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Argyll Gardens Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Annabel's Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aranlaw House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| All Hail Ale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Vesuvio
What is Vesuvio's food hygiene rating?
Vesuvio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Vesuvio 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 Vesuvio last inspected?
Vesuvio was last inspected on 8 July 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 Vesuvio?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Vesuvio 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 Vesuvio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Vesuvio 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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