Linwood School Skills Centre Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Linwood School Skills Centre 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
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: 519a Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0BD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Linwood School Skills Centre Catering 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% | ← Linwood School Skills Centre Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Linwood School Skills Centre 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 Linwood School Skills Centre Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Alex Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Ashley News Food & Wine Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Alghero Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blackwood Milk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Bamboo Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Ashley Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Linwood School Skills Centre Catering
What is Linwood School Skills Centre Catering's food hygiene rating?
Linwood School Skills Centre Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Linwood School Skills Centre 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 Linwood School Skills Centre Catering last inspected?
Linwood School Skills Centre Catering was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Linwood School Skills Centre Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linwood School Skills Centre Catering 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 Linwood School Skills Centre Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Linwood School Skills Centre 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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