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More the Merrier

Bournemouth

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 18 August 2025 by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for More the Merrier, from August 2018 to August 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for More the Merrier
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 August 2018	Not rated	No numeric rating
18 August 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

More the Merrier in Bournemouth has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

68 Kimberley Road,
Bournemouth,
BH6 5BY

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for More the Merrier. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects More the Merrier?

Food hygiene at More the Merrier is inspected by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about More the Merrier

What is More the Merrier’s food hygiene rating?

More the Merrier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 August 2025.

When was More the Merrier last inspected?

More the Merrier was last inspected by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on 18 August 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.