Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: 221 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch 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% | ← Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagels By Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Barbaras Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bambu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Bar Republiq Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Alumni Cafe School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Avalon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch
What is Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch's food hygiene rating?
Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch 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 Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch last inspected?
Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch 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 Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Smokin Rooster aka Burger Ranch 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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