Ferndown Upper School (Catering) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Ferndown Upper School (Catering) 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
This is a fresh result: Ferndown Upper School (Catering) was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ferndown Upper School (Catering) among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Ferndown Upper School (Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 Ferndown Upper School (Catering) 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 Ferndown Upper School (Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| King George V Charity (Ferndown Town Council Trustees) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Kings Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ginger Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Ferndown Wimborne Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Ferndown Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Ferndown Upper School (Catering)
What is Ferndown Upper School (Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
Ferndown Upper School (Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Ferndown Upper School (Catering) 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 Ferndown Upper School (Catering) last inspected?
Ferndown Upper School (Catering) was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Ferndown Upper School (Catering)?
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 Ferndown Upper School (Catering) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ferndown Upper School (Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ferndown Upper School (Catering) 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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