Down in The Woods Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Down in The Woods Pre-School 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 2 December 2019, more than 6 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: Chichester Walk, Poole, BH21 1ST
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Down in The Woods Pre-School 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% | ← Down in The Woods Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Down in The Woods Pre-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 Down in The Woods Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debi Day Care Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Canford School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cobham Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Old Market Gardens Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cross Fire Cooking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| BP Minster Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Down in The Woods Pre-School
What is Down in The Woods Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Down in The Woods Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 2 December 2019.
Is Down in The Woods Pre-School 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 Down in The Woods Pre-School last inspected?
Down in The Woods Pre-School was last inspected on 2 December 2019, more than 6 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 Down in The Woods Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Down in The Woods Pre-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, and Down in The Woods Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Down in The Woods Pre-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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