Puddletown Church of England First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Puddletown Church of England First School 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 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Puddletown First School Dorchester Road, Puddletown, DT2 8FZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Puddletown Church of England First School 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% | ← Puddletown Church of England First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Puddletown Church of England First School 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 Puddletown Church of England First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddletown Preschool Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Local Food Links (St Marys CE Middle School) School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Puddletown Village Lunch Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Blue Vinny Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Blue Vinny Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2026 |
| Mark Phillips Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hill Barn Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Puddletown Church of England First School
What is Puddletown Church of England First School's food hygiene rating?
Puddletown Church of England First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Puddletown Church of England First School 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 Puddletown Church of England First School last inspected?
Puddletown Church of England First School was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Puddletown Church of England First School?
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 Puddletown Church of England First School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Puddletown Church of England First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Puddletown Church of England First School 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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