The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tameside
The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: Dowson Primary School, Marlborough Road, Hyde, SK14 5HU
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary 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 The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Nurture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| 3 Drinks Behind Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aspens-Services Ltd At Greenfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Antalya Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Adnans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bravo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Charnley House Private Home For The Elderly Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Active Tameside Hyde Leisure Pool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy
What is The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 16 January 2025.
Is The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary 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 The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy last inspected?
The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Enquire Learning Trust At Dowson Primary 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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