Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 55 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 March 2025, 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 5 — 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Address
- 55 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth
- Postcode
- BH5 2HA
- Local Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 342768
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop?
Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop 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 takeaway/sandwich shop?
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 Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 2025-03-25. 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 Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop located?
Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop is located at 55 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth , BH5 2HA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH5 postcode area.