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Apple House Limited food hygiene rating

Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Apple House Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 20 January 2020, more than 6 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: 186 Seafield Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5LJ

How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

That puts Apple House Limited 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% ← Apple House Limited
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 Apple House Limited 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 Apple House Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Beccafico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 1 September 2025
Brantwood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 24 November 2025
Asda Express Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 12 August 2025
Boscombe Rotary & Inner Wheel Caring Premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 7 July 2023
Bears Hideaway Day Nursery Caring Premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 2 July 2025
Beaufort View Caring Premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 26 July 2019
Brown Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 29 November 2023
Belle Vue Stores Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 12 February 2019

Questions about Apple House Limited

What is Apple House Limited's food hygiene rating?

Apple House Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 20 January 2020.

Is Apple House Limited 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Apple House Limited last inspected?

Apple House Limited was last inspected on 20 January 2020, more than 6 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 Apple House Limited?

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 Apple House Limited 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 Apple House Limited is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Apple House Limited 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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