Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 1 High Street, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2HP, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
1 High Street, Ashley Heath, Dorset
Postcode
BH24 2HP
Local Authority
Dorset
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1634550

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery?

Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery last inspected?

Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery was last inspected on 2025-01-29. 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 Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery located?

Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery is located at 1 High Street, Ashley Heath, Dorset , BH24 2HP, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH24 postcode area.