International Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
International Food Centre 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 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 2, 98-102 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8US
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so International Food Centre 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% | ← International Food Centre | |
| 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 International Food Centre 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 International Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almadina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Antepli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Antepli Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| 29 Spices Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Beet Language Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bingham Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about International Food Centre
What is International Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
International Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 14 November 2024.
Is International Food Centre 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 International Food Centre last inspected?
International Food Centre was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 International Food Centre?
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 International Food Centre 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 International Food Centre holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects International Food Centre 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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