Poole Forest School
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Poole Forest School is a mobile caterer located at Beacon Hill Farm Old Wareham Road, Beacon Hill, Dorset, BH21 3RZ, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dorset oversees 5,071 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dorset is 4.9 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Poole Forest School?
Poole Forest School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dorset.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Poole Forest School last inspected?
Poole Forest School was last inspected on 2026-02-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Poole Forest School located?
Poole Forest School is located at Beacon Hill Farm Old Wareham Road, Beacon Hill, Dorset , BH21 3RZ, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH21 postcode area.