Courthill Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Courthill Infant School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 May 2022, more than 4 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: Courthill Road, Poole, BH14 9HL
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Courthill Infant School sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Courthill Infant School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Courthill Infant School 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 Courthill Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Amberwood Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Beegy's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Boheme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| Ashley Road Friendship Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about Courthill Infant School
What is Courthill Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Courthill Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 26 May 2022.
Is Courthill Infant School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Courthill Infant School last inspected?
Courthill Infant School was last inspected on 26 May 2022, more than 4 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 Courthill Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Courthill Infant School 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, while Courthill Infant School holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Courthill Infant School 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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