Alder Stores
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Alder Stores is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 91-93 Alder Road, Poole, BH12 2AB, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 April 2025, 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
- Address
- 91-93 Alder Road, Poole
- Postcode
- BH12 2AB
- Local Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1543857
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Alder Stores?
Alder Stores 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 retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
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 Alder Stores last inspected?
Alder Stores was last inspected on 2025-04-11. 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 Alder Stores located?
Alder Stores is located at 91-93 Alder Road, Poole , BH12 2AB, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH12 postcode area.