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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 87.7% of 2,943 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.82/5. These figures cover 3,492 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 2,580 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,943 rated premises (87.7%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 87.7%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +8.0 pp
- National rank
- 64 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Plus 255 awaiting inspection and 294 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 255 awaiting inspection and 294 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- The average food hygiene rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 4.82 out of 5, across 2,943 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 87.7% of rated premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 64 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 2,580 food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 2,943 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a low hygiene rating?
- 31 food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (3,492 establishments on record, 2,943 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Top-rated places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Vodra BoardsOther catering premises · BH165/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Langley TrustCaring Premises · Office Langdon House, 66 Langdon Road, Poole · BH14 9EH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Bay Tree MontessoriCaring Premises · 84 Markham Road, Bournemouth · BH9 1JA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Cantina CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 488 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth · BH9 2EY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Emma's Day NurseryCaring Premises · 46 West Way, Bournemouth · BH9 3EB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Little PerthRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Carbery Row, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth · BH6 3QR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants)School/college/university · St Luke's Church Of England Primary School, Bemister Road, Bournemouth · BH9 1LG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- St Luke's CE Primary School (Junior)School/college/university · St Luke's Church Of England Primary School, Bemister Road, Bournemouth · BH9 1LG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Anchor HouseCaring Premises · 1 Evering Avenue, Poole · BH12 4JF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- AvondeneCaring Premises · 171 Stanpit, Christchurch · BH23 3LY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Aranlaw House Care HomeCaring Premises · Aranlaw House, 26 Tower Road, Poole · BH13 6HZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Drift and DineOther catering premises · BH235/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Palm LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Poole Hill, Bournemouth · BH2 5PW0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
- Rania Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 826 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth · BH7 6DF0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
- Ahmed Food StoreRetailers - other · 95 Charminster Road, Bournemouth · BH8 8UH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2025
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St James' Square, Bournemouth · BH5 2BX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026
- Fresh and Delish Mother TasteTakeaway/sandwich shop · First Floor, 10A Burlington Arcade, Bournemouth · BH1 2HZ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 June 2025
- Maravi & WellnessRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23-23a Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth · BH1 2AF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
- Lagareiro Eats aka NortadaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 668 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth · BH7 6BT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025
- NativRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 276 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth · BH1 1PH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 3,492 real Food Standards Agency records for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, of which 2,943 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.