Charminster Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Charminster Supermarket 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 21 September 2018, more than 7 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: 146 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8UU
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Charminster Supermarket 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% | ← Charminster Supermarket | |
| 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 Very 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 Charminster Supermarket 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 Charminster Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almadina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Antepli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Antepli Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| 29 Spices Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Beet Language Centre School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Bingham Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Charminster Supermarket
What is Charminster Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Charminster Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 21 September 2018.
Is Charminster Supermarket 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 Charminster Supermarket last inspected?
Charminster Supermarket was last inspected on 21 September 2018, more than 7 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 Charminster Supermarket?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charminster Supermarket 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 Charminster Supermarket holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Charminster Supermarket 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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