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Food Hygiene Ratings in BH23
Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BH23 postcode area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.82/5, with 87.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 418 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
BH23 (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) has 321 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 366 rated premises (87.7%). 4 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 May 2026.
Rating distribution in BH23
Plus 25 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Food hygiene in BH23: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in BH23?
- The average food hygiene rating in the BH23 postcode area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 4.82 out of 5, across 366 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How many restaurants in BH23 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 321 food businesses in the BH23 postcode area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 366 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in BH23 have a low hygiene rating?
- 4 food businesses in the BH23 postcode area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BH23 food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BH23 postcode area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (418 establishments on record, 366 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.
Top-rated places in BH23
- AvondeneCaring Premises · 171 Stanpit, Christchurch · BH23 3LY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Drift and DineOther catering premises · BH235/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Dingley's Promise Christchurch CentreCaring Premises · Somerford Centre Somerford Primary Community School, Draper Road, Christchurch · BH23 3AS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Eyan Mini MarketRetailers - other · 354 Lymington Road, Christchurch · BH23 5EY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- The Ship In DistressOther catering premises · 66 Stanpit, Christchurch · BH23 3NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- CuckoosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Pound Lane, Christchurch · BH23 1DF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
- Taiwan PalaceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 149 Barrack Road, Christchurch · BH23 2AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
- The Castle PantryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tea Rooms Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Christchurch · BH23 4LE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
- The PaddleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 397 Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch · BH23 5JN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
- Finest Kebab and PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 117 Bargates, Christchurch · BH23 1QH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
- Pizza BaraccaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36 The Grove, Christchurch · BH23 2HB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
- Food EnvyOther catering premises · BH235/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
Places needing improvement in BH23
- StarlightRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 54 Bargates, Christchurch · BH23 1QL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 May 2025
- Shahid's Indian CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 104 Ringwood Road, Christchurch · BH23 5RF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
- No1 South African ShopRetailers - other · 5 Marlow Drive, Christchurch · BH23 2RR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
- Christchurch Harbour KitchenMobile caterer · BH232/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 August 2025
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 418 real Food Standards Agency records for the BH23 postcode area, of which 366 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.