Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Dolce At Madley Brook Primary 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 2 June 2025, 13 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: Madley Brook And Springfield School, Cedar Drive, Witney, OX28 1AR
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 At Madley Brook Primary 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 Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| New Peking Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Madley Park Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2022 |
| Culinera @ Wood Green School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Fat Squirrel Outdoor Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Madley Park House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Merryfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School
What is Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Dolce At Madley Brook Primary 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 Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School last inspected?
Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolce At Madley Brook Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Dolce At Madley Brook Primary 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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