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The Dancing Jug

Bournemouth

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Dancing Jug scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 3 March 2026 by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What does this rating mean?

The Dancing Jug in Bournemouth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

2 Southbourne Grove,
Bournemouth,
BH6 3RP
The Dancing Jug Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects The Dancing Jug?

Food hygiene at The Dancing Jug 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 The Dancing Jug

What is The Dancing Jug’s food hygiene rating?
The Dancing Jug has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 March 2026.
When was The Dancing Jug last inspected?
The Dancing Jug was last inspected by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on 3 March 2026.
Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
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.

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