Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 August 2025, 10 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: 218-220 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie 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% | ← Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie | |
| 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 Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie 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 Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Barbaras Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bar Republiq Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Bagels By Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Bambu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Alumni Cafe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Avalon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie
What is Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie's food hygiene rating?
Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie last inspected?
Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie?
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 Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie 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 Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Siv Dorset LTD Banoffee Patisserie 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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