Summertime Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Summertime 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 15 October 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: Thomas Hardye School Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Summertime Nursery among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Summertime Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 Summertime 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 Summertime Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Dorchester Middle School School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aquila Heights Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Imperial Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2019 |
| Aft'rs Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Summertime Nursery
What is Summertime Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Summertime Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Summertime 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 Summertime Nursery last inspected?
Summertime Nursery was last inspected on 15 October 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 Summertime Nursery?
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 Summertime Nursery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Summertime Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Summertime 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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