Sunbeams Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Sunbeams Day Nursery 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 November 2024, 20 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: 2 Compass Terrace, Southwell Business Park, Portland, DT5 2NP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sunbeams Day Nursery among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Sunbeams Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 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 Sunbeams Day Nursery 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 Sunbeams Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Sea Salt Company Farmers/growers | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| IFG @ Atlantic Academy Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| BritSki Pierogi Other catering premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Sweet Hill Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Eight Kings Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Lobster Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Pulpit inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Sunbeams Day Nursery
What is Sunbeams Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Sunbeams Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Sunbeams Day Nursery 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 Sunbeams Day Nursery last inspected?
Sunbeams Day Nursery was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunbeams Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sunbeams Day Nursery compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sunbeams Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sunbeams Day Nursery 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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