More the Merrier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
More the Merrier 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 18 August 2025, 10 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: 68 Kimberley Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5BY
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so More the Merrier 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% | ← More the Merrier | |
| 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 Good
- 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 More the Merrier 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 More the Merrier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort View Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Boscombe East News, Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2018 |
| Bodega Southbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| All India Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Baffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bears Hideaway Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bakehouse24 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2020 |
| Aperitivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about More the Merrier
What is More the Merrier's food hygiene rating?
More the Merrier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 18 August 2025.
Is More the Merrier 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 More the Merrier last inspected?
More the Merrier was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 More the Merrier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does More the Merrier 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 More the Merrier holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects More the Merrier 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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