Chicken Valley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Chicken Valley holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Chicken Valley was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 87 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5RT
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 2,942 rated places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score this low, about one in 210. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ← Chicken Valley | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chicken Valley the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicken Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| 3F Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| BigWigs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Chicken Valley
What is Chicken Valley's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Valley has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Chicken Valley safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chicken Valley last inspected?
Chicken Valley was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Chicken Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chicken Valley 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 Chicken Valley holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Chicken Valley 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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