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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).

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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.

Rating distribution in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

5★ Very Good
2,580 (87.7%)
4★ Good
244 (8.3%)
3★ Generally Satisfactory
88 (3%)
2★ Improvement Necessary
9 (0.3%)
1★ Major Improvement Necessary
20 (0.7%)
0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary
2 (0.1%)

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 ratings by area in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Top-rated places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

  • Vodra BoardsOther catering premises · BH16
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
  • Langley TrustCaring Premises · Office Langdon House, 66 Langdon Road, Poole · BH14 9EH
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
  • Bay Tree MontessoriCaring Premises · 84 Markham Road, Bournemouth · BH9 1JA
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
  • Cantina CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 488 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth · BH9 2EY
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
  • Emma's Day NurseryCaring Premises · 46 West Way, Bournemouth · BH9 3EB
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
  • Little PerthRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Carbery Row, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth · BH6 3QR
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

  • Palm LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Poole Hill, Bournemouth · BH2 5PW
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
  • Rania Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 826 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth · BH7 6DF
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
  • Ahmed Food StoreRetailers - other · 95 Charminster Road, Bournemouth · BH8 8UH
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2025
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St James' Square, Bournemouth · BH5 2BX
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026
  • Fresh and Delish Mother TasteTakeaway/sandwich shop · First Floor, 10A Burlington Arcade, Bournemouth · BH1 2HZ
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 June 2025
  • Maravi & WellnessRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23-23a Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth · BH1 2AF
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
  • Lagareiro Eats aka NortadaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 668 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth · BH7 6BT
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025
  • NativRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 276 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth · BH1 1PH
    1/5 · 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.