Local Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Convenience Store 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 14 April 2026, 2 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: 287 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 Local Convenience Store 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% | ← Local Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Local Convenience Store 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 Local Convenience Store, 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 Local Convenience Store
What is Local Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Local Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Local Convenience Store 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 Local Convenience Store last inspected?
Local Convenience Store was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Local Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Local Convenience Store 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 Local Convenience Store holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Local Convenience Store 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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