The Saxon Bar

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2018-08-31

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Saxon Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 5 Fountain Way, Christchurch, BH23 1QN, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 August 2018, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole oversees 3,480 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
5 Fountain Way, Christchurch
Postcode
BH23 1QN
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1351895

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Saxon Bar?

The Saxon Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Saxon Bar last inspected?

The Saxon Bar was last inspected on 2018-08-31. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Saxon Bar located?

The Saxon Bar is located at 5 Fountain Way, Christchurch , BH23 1QN, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH23 postcode area.