The Woodpecker Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Woodpecker Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Queens Park Pavilion, Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 July 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Queens Park Pavilion, Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth
- Postcode
- BH8 9BY
- Local Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 342417
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Woodpecker Cafe?
The Woodpecker Cafe 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Woodpecker Cafe last inspected?
The Woodpecker Cafe was last inspected on 2024-07-31. 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 Woodpecker Cafe located?
The Woodpecker Cafe is located at Queens Park Pavilion, Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth , BH8 9BY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH8 postcode area.