Tom Thumbs Daycare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Tom Thumbs Daycare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 128 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3QE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Tom Thumbs Daycare among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Tom Thumbs Daycare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tom Thumbs Daycare none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tom Thumbs Daycare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Dingley's Promise Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chutney Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Tom Thumbs Daycare
What is Tom Thumbs Daycare's food hygiene rating?
Tom Thumbs Daycare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 16 March 2018.
Is Tom Thumbs Daycare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tom Thumbs Daycare last inspected?
Tom Thumbs Daycare was last inspected on 16 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tom Thumbs Daycare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tom Thumbs Daycare compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Tom Thumbs Daycare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Tom Thumbs Daycare and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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