St Barnabas Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
St Barnabas Playgroup 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
The rating dates from 25 March 2019, more than 7 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: St Barnabas Church, 33 Mount Pleasant Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9JN
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts St Barnabas Playgroup 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% | ← St Barnabas Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Barnabas Playgroup 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 St Barnabas Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Ltd @ J P Morgan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Blessed Beans Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bishop of Winchester Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Barbara Rose Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| AFC Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Blue Roof Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
Questions about St Barnabas Playgroup
What is St Barnabas Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Barnabas Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 25 March 2019.
Is St Barnabas Playgroup 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 St Barnabas Playgroup last inspected?
St Barnabas Playgroup was last inspected on 25 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 St Barnabas Playgroup?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Barnabas Playgroup 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 St Barnabas Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects St Barnabas Playgroup 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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