Dolce at John Rankin Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Dolce at John Rankin Junior School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 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: John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6ES
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Dolce at John Rankin Junior School sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Dolce at John Rankin Junior School | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 John Rankin Junior 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 John Rankin Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rankin School Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Jane's House Montessori Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Lily's Chops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Ho Wan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Dolce at John Rankin Junior School
What is Dolce at John Rankin Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Dolce at John Rankin Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Dolce at John Rankin Junior School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolce at John Rankin Junior School last inspected?
Dolce at John Rankin Junior School was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 John Rankin Junior 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolce at John Rankin Junior School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dolce at John Rankin Junior School holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Dolce at John Rankin Junior 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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