Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery 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 13 July 2023, more than 3 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: Hopscotch Community Pre School Barns Road, Ferndown, BH22 8XH
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery 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% | ← Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery 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 Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & J Wilson Supermarket Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Avalanche Cakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Jade Peking Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Ferndown GC Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Amberwood House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| KFC Ferndown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Cinnamon Ferndown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| BH22 Burgers and Bubbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery
What is Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 July 2023.
Is Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery 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 Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery last inspected?
Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery was last inspected on 13 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery?
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 Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery 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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Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery is one of 108 rated food businesses in Ferndown. See every hygiene rating in Ferndown →
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