St Swithuns Church
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
St Swithuns Church is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at St Swithuns Church, Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3ED, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 February 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 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
- St Swithuns Church, Gervis Road, Bournemouth
- Postcode
- BH1 3ED
- Local Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 809950
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of St Swithuns Church?
St Swithuns Church 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 St Swithuns Church last inspected?
St Swithuns Church was last inspected on 2025-02-19. 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 St Swithuns Church located?
St Swithuns Church is located at St Swithuns Church, Gervis Road, Bournemouth , BH1 3ED, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH1 postcode area.