St Marks Mini Mice Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
St Marks Mini Mice 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 Alton Road, Bournemouth, BH10 4AA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts St Marks Mini Mice 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 Marks Mini Mice 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 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 St Marks Mini Mice 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 Marks Mini Mice Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Best Buyz Parkstone Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| April Court Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Adamscourt Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bellaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| 115 Club @ Moordown St John's Church C of E Primary School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about St Marks Mini Mice Playgroup
What is St Marks Mini Mice Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Marks Mini Mice Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 5 September 2024.
Is St Marks Mini Mice 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 Marks Mini Mice Playgroup last inspected?
St Marks Mini Mice Playgroup was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 St Marks Mini Mice 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marks Mini Mice 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 Marks Mini Mice Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects St Marks Mini Mice 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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