Poole has 957 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 88% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 75 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Poole.
53 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
30 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 1,576 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) | 326 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| 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 957 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Poole, out of 623,351 rated establishments across the UK.
In Poole, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 88% of rated businesses in Poole hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Poole 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 Poole was last updated on 25 May 2026.