Fingers & Thumbs food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Fingers & Thumbs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 New Park Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AB
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Fingers & Thumbs 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% | ← Fingers & Thumbs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fingers & Thumbs 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 Fingers & Thumbs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Beaufort View Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Bodega Southbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| All India Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Aperitivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Bakehouse24 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2020 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Alexander Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2020 |
Questions about Fingers & Thumbs
What is Fingers & Thumbs's food hygiene rating?
Fingers & Thumbs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 4 January 2018.
Is Fingers & Thumbs 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fingers & Thumbs last inspected?
Fingers & Thumbs was last inspected on 4 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Fingers & Thumbs?
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 Fingers & Thumbs 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 Fingers & Thumbs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Fingers & Thumbs 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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