St Michaels Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
St Michaels Church 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: Church Hall St Michael Church And All Angels Church, Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5QU
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts St Michaels Church 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% | ← St Michaels Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Michaels Church 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 St Michaels Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Hail Ale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Abbeyfield Westbourne House Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| Art Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about St Michaels Church
What is St Michaels Church's food hygiene rating?
St Michaels Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 23 April 2025.
Is St Michaels Church 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 St Michaels Church last inspected?
St Michaels Church was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 St Michaels Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 St Michaels Church 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 St Michaels Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects St Michaels Church 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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