Dolce at The Winchcombe School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Dolce at The Winchcombe 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 25 September 2024, 21 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: The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent, Newbury, RG14 1LN
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Dolce at The Winchcombe School among the 931 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 931 | 85% | ← Dolce at The Winchcombe School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 The Winchcombe 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 The Winchcombe School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care UK At Winchcombe Place Care Home Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Culinera at Trinity School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Culinera at Speenhamland Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Gurkha Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bacon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2012 |
Questions about Dolce at The Winchcombe School
What is Dolce at The Winchcombe School's food hygiene rating?
Dolce at The Winchcombe School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Dolce at The Winchcombe 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 The Winchcombe School last inspected?
Dolce at The Winchcombe School was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolce at The Winchcombe School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolce at The Winchcombe School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce at The Winchcombe School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Dolce at The Winchcombe 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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