Bournemouth has 1,585 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 8 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 38% of food businesses in Bournemouth.
57 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
43 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | 967 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) | 327 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Upton (Dorset) | 37 | 4.9/5 | 96% |
| Studland | 24 | 5/5 | 96% |
| Merritown | 18 | 5/5 | 100% |
| Merley | 14 | 5/5 | 100% |
There are currently 1,585 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bournemouth, out of 643,774 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bournemouth, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Bournemouth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Bournemouth are carried out by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Bournemouth was last updated on 17 July 2026.