Boscombe Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Boscombe Stores Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2023, 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: 671 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Boscombe Stores Ltd 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% | ← Boscombe Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boscombe Stores Ltd 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 Boscombe Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2026 |
| Ashley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Baked Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Art of Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| BH1 Project - Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Base and Sazon Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| AFC Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Boscombe Stores Ltd
What is Boscombe Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Boscombe Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Boscombe Stores Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boscombe Stores Ltd last inspected?
Boscombe Stores Ltd was last inspected on 30 October 2023, 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 Boscombe Stores Ltd?
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 Boscombe Stores Ltd 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 Boscombe Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Boscombe Stores Ltd 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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