River House Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
River House 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 5 October 2023, more than 2 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: Crown House 6 Wimborne Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1NN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts River House 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% | ← River House 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 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 River House 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 River House Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Sorrels Catering Company Other catering premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Eight Arch Brewing Co Farmers/growers | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Gordon House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Renoufs Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Rosemary Wimborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Nusara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about River House Nursery
What is River House Nursery's food hygiene rating?
River House Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 October 2023.
Is River House 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 River House Nursery last inspected?
River House Nursery was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 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 River House Nursery?
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 River House Nursery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and River House Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects River House 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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