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The Stable food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The Stable holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 31 October 2022, more than 3 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: The Stable Bar & Restaurants, 7-10 Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BY

How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

That puts The Stable 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.

Every rated food business in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
5 out of 5 2,582 88% ← The Stable
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

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 Stable 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 Stable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

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7Bone Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 77 yards away 5 - Very good 21 March 2025
Bentos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 234 yards away 5 - Very good 7 August 2023
Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub 262 yards away 5 - Very good 10 October 2017
Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 280 yards away 5 - Very good 4 March 2026
1812 Pub/bar/nightclub 290 yards away 5 - Very good 27 August 2025
7 Days Express Retailers - other 307 yards away 5 - Very good 14 August 2024
Alpine Lodge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 323 yards away 5 - Very good 28 November 2024
All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 351 yards away 5 - Very good 13 December 2023

Questions about The Stable

What is The Stable's food hygiene rating?

The Stable has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 31 October 2022.

Is The Stable 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Stable last inspected?

The Stable was last inspected on 31 October 2022, more than 3 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 The Stable?

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 Stable 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 Stable is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Stable 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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