The Sauna Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Sauna Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: Sauna Bar Richley House, 140 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LU
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Sauna Bar among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ← The Sauna Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 The Sauna Bar 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 The Sauna Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 3F Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| BigWigs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about The Sauna Bar
What is The Sauna Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Sauna Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 6 June 2025.
Is The Sauna Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sauna Bar last inspected?
The Sauna Bar was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 The Sauna Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sauna Bar 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, and The Sauna Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Sauna Bar 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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