Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney 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 5 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: Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, Main Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2PD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney 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 Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Flyers Oxford Limited School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Dolphin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Henry's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cheney House Care Home Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bambooh Education Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Culinera @ Chenderit Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Homes2Inspire School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy
What is Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy's food hygiene rating?
Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney 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 Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy last inspected?
Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy?
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 Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney 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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