Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Middle Barton Primary School, 27 Church Lane, Middle Barton, OX7 7BX
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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% | ← Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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 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 Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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 Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Barton School Wraparound Care School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Middle Barton Preschool Caring Premises | 1 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Cinnamon Stick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Bartons Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Alice Marshall Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Middle Barton Stores / Post Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Middle Barton Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
Questions about Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School
What is Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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 Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School last inspected?
Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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 Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton 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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