Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP 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
This is a fresh result: Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QB
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstop Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Dimples Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Letchworth Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP
What is Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP last inspected?
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP?
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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP 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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Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @St Thomas More RCP is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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