Iford Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Iford Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Iford Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5RG
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Iford Baptist 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% | ← Iford Baptist 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 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 Iford Baptist 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 Iford Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe East News, Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2018 |
| Burbs Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bournemouth Crown Court Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Apple House Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Boots Outpatient Pharmacy @ Royal Bournemouth Hospital Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2021 |
| Budgens @ Spur End Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Beaufort View Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
Questions about Iford Baptist Church
What is Iford Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Iford Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Iford Baptist 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iford Baptist Church last inspected?
Iford Baptist Church was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Iford Baptist Church?
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 Iford Baptist 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 Iford Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Iford Baptist 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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