Very Good
The Paddle
397 Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5JN
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 4 April 2024 (2 years ago)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
This inspection is over 2 years old — the current hygiene standards may differ
About This Establishment
The Paddle is a restaurant, café & canteen located in Christchurch. It received a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 ("Very Good") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 2 years ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 based on 556 reviews.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Customer Reviews
4.6
556 reviews
Cafe
Monday: 8 am–3:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–3:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–3:30 pm
Thursday: 8 am–3:30 pm
Friday: 8 am–3:30 pm
Saturday: 8 am–3:30 pm
Sunday: 9 am–2 pm
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene5
No concerns found
Structural5
No concerns found
Confidence in Management0
No concerns found
What does a 5-star rating mean?
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Location
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