Bingham Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bingham Stores 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 3 October 2024, 21 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: 75 Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Bingham Stores 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% | ← Bingham Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 568 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 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 Bingham Stores 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 Bingham Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bellaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bay Tree Montessori Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Acorn Luxury Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 29 Spices Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Bingham Stores
What is Bingham Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bingham Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Bingham Stores 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 Bingham Stores last inspected?
Bingham Stores was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Bingham Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bingham Stores compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,941 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Bingham Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Bingham Stores 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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