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Food hygiene in Bournemouth

In the last month 5 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area (0), and 3 got the top mark of 5. That makes it 1st of 54 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas for inspections. Over three months, 68% of the 31 places scored here got a 5, below the 72% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 2 places scored 2 or below. 45 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

BH2, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth

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5hygiene scoreslast 31 days
68%scored 5last 3 months · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 72%
2scored 0 to 2last 3 months
45waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Mi Ya Japanese Restaurant was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 28 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés
  • Lyo Cafe was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

45 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score; the first 40 are shown. Usually new, or under new owners.

Bournemouth against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Food hygieneBournemouthMiddle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Scores, last month50
Scores, last 3 months312
Scored 5, last 3 months68%72% (all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months20
Waiting for a first inspection454

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Bournemouth53168%245
West Cliff1978%022
Charminster0475%07
Springbourne0450%014
Winton04100%05
Westbourne1367%10
Talbot Woods01–01
See every Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Bournemouth?

In the last three months 31 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth were given a hygiene score, and 21 (68%) scored 5. Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 72% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Bournemouth had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Mi Ya Japanese Restaurant was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 28 August 2026 and Lyo Cafe was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Bournemouth?

45 food places near Bournemouth are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.