Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harborough
Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: Dunton Bassett C P School, The Mount, Dunton Bassett, LE17 5JL
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 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 56 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 Very 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 Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary 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 Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunton Basset Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Dunton Bassett Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2009 |
| Dunton Bassett Arms Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary
What is Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary 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 Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary last inspected?
Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary 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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