The Potteries Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Potteries Care Home 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 8 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Potteries, York Road, Poole, BH18 8ES
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Potteries Care Home 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% | ← The Potteries Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Potteries Care Home 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 The Potteries Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Poole Kebab Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Christ Church Creekmoor Hub Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Broadstone Baptist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Broadstone Christian Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Candy Choccy Bar Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Cafe Gardenia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about The Potteries Care Home
What is The Potteries Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Potteries Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 8 March 2025.
Is The Potteries Care Home 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 The Potteries Care Home last inspected?
The Potteries Care Home was last inspected on 8 March 2025, 16 months 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 The Potteries Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Potteries Care Home 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 The Potteries Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Potteries Care Home 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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