Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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 2 November 2022, more than 3 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: Andrews Close, Bournemouth, BH11 8HB
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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% | ← Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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 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 Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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 Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bear Cross Service Station Texaco Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Belben Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| Bourne View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| BL_NK Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering
What is Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering's food hygiene rating?
Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 2 November 2022.
Is Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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 Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering last inspected?
Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 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 Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering?
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 Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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 Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Springwood Campus aka Linwood School 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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