Bay Tree Montessori food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bay Tree Montessori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bay Tree Montessori was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 84 Markham Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1JA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Bay Tree Montessori 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% | ← Bay Tree Montessori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bay Tree Montessori 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 Bay Tree Montessori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Bates Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Bingham Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 82 Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Almadina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Bay Tree Montessori
What is Bay Tree Montessori's food hygiene rating?
Bay Tree Montessori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Bay Tree Montessori 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bay Tree Montessori last inspected?
Bay Tree Montessori was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Bay Tree Montessori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bay Tree Montessori 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 Bay Tree Montessori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Bay Tree Montessori 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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