Shaftesbury School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Shaftesbury 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Shaftesbury School among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Shaftesbury School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World Franchise Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Chutney's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Pitchers, Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Golden Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2025 |
| Prime Cuts Traditional & Catering Butchers Ltd. Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Kitchen Table Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Aura Alchemy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Shaftesbury School
What is Shaftesbury School's food hygiene rating?
Shaftesbury School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury School last inspected?
Shaftesbury School was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury School compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Shaftesbury School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Shaftesbury 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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