3,454 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole currently has 3,454 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,932 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 27 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nativ | BH1 1PH | 0 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Pot and Grill | BH1 1JU | 0 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Rania Mini Market | BH7 6DF | 0 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| 5 Realms Gaming Lounge (AKA Realm Runner Studios) | BH15 1HU | 1 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store | BH8 8UH | 1 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Alghero Ristorante | BH14 0AS | 1 | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Avon Cliff Nursing & Residential Home | BH1 3PE | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Black Sea Supermarket | BH1 1PH | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| BLT's Sandwich Bar | BH14 9DS | 1 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc (The Marriott Hotel) | BH2 5DU | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Burgshake | BH9 2AW | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Crusty Bread Artisan Bakery | BH14 9DZ | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Escobar's | BH8 9RT | 1 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Feasta | BH8 8UR | 1 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Fresh and Delish Mother Taste | BH1 2HZ | 1 | Jun 17, 2025 |
There are currently 2,566 food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.