Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Salford
Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: within St Joseph The Worker Roman Catholic Primary School, Cutnook Lane, Irlam, M44 6GX
How it compares in Salford
That puts Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker 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 Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Southern Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| D'Grand Haveli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Christine's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker
What is Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker's food hygiene rating?
Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker 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 Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker last inspected?
Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Dolce @ St Joseph the Worker 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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