Elm Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Elm Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Elm Academy, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JN
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Elm Academy 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% | ← Elm Academy | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Elm Academy 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 Elm Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Court Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Cafe 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bear Cross Service Station Texaco Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| BL_NK Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
Questions about Elm Academy
What is Elm Academy's food hygiene rating?
Elm Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Elm Academy 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elm Academy last inspected?
Elm Academy was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Elm Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elm Academy 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 Elm Academy holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Elm Academy 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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