Londis MFG Esso East Howe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Londis MFG Esso East Howe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 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: 271-275 Kinson Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis MFG Esso East Howe sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Londis MFG Esso East Howe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Londis MFG Esso East Howe 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 Londis MFG Esso East Howe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bear Cross Service Station Texaco Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Bird N Burg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barnacles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| 115 Club @ Moordown St John's Church C of E Primary School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Binnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Londis MFG Esso East Howe
What is Londis MFG Esso East Howe's food hygiene rating?
Londis MFG Esso East Howe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Londis MFG Esso East Howe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis MFG Esso East Howe last inspected?
Londis MFG Esso East Howe was last inspected on 25 September 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 Londis MFG Esso East Howe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis MFG Esso East Howe 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 Londis MFG Esso East Howe holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Londis MFG Esso East Howe 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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