Beaminster St Marys Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Beaminster St Marys Academy 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 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Marys Ce Primary School Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Beaminster St Marys Academy 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% | ← Beaminster St Marys Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beaminster St Marys Academy 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 Beaminster St Marys Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Playgroup Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| From the Hob Other catering premises | 204 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hogshill Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Speckets Knapp Lamb Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Knapp Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Serial Grillers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2016 |
| Fungimental Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Autism Wessex Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Beaminster St Marys Academy
What is Beaminster St Marys Academy's food hygiene rating?
Beaminster St Marys Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Beaminster St Marys Academy 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 Beaminster St Marys Academy last inspected?
Beaminster St Marys Academy was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Beaminster St Marys Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Beaminster St Marys Academy compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Beaminster St Marys Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Beaminster St Marys Academy 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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