Verwood Day Nurseries food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Verwood Day Nurseries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: 1 Potterne Way, Verwood, BH21 6RS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Verwood Day Nurseries among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Verwood Day Nurseries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Verwood Day Nurseries 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 Verwood Day Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Pod Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Hello Thai Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bussin Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| J. Webb Services Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Mike's Pizza Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Oakhouse Foods/B&C Evergreen Supplies Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| JJ's Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Tasty Bakes Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Verwood Day Nurseries
What is Verwood Day Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Verwood Day Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Verwood Day Nurseries 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Verwood Day Nurseries last inspected?
Verwood Day Nurseries was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Verwood Day Nurseries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Verwood Day Nurseries compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Verwood Day Nurseries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Verwood Day Nurseries 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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