Sami Swoi Bournemouth food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Sami Swoi Bournemouth holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: 1b Cardigan Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1BJ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Sami Swoi Bournemouth sits behind roughly 2,821 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← Sami Swoi Bournemouth | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sami Swoi Bournemouth 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 Sami Swoi Bournemouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bellaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| 82 Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Adamscourt Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Acorn Luxury Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bay Tree Montessori Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 115 Club @ Moordown St John's Church C of E Primary School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Sami Swoi Bournemouth
What is Sami Swoi Bournemouth's food hygiene rating?
Sami Swoi Bournemouth has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Sami Swoi Bournemouth safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sami Swoi Bournemouth last inspected?
Sami Swoi Bournemouth was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Sami Swoi Bournemouth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sami Swoi Bournemouth 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, while Sami Swoi Bournemouth holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Sami Swoi Bournemouth 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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