St Marys School Charminster food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
St Marys School Charminster 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: St Marys C Of E First School West Hill, Charminster, DT2 9RD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St Marys School Charminster 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% | ← St Marys School Charminster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Marys School Charminster 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 St Marys School Charminster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamekeeper Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Boos Toy Shop Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Age UK North, South and West Dorset Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Crossroads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Curiosity Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Crown Street Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Damers First School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Community Association of Poundbury CIC Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about St Marys School Charminster
What is St Marys School Charminster's food hygiene rating?
St Marys School Charminster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 January 2026.
Is St Marys School Charminster 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 St Marys School Charminster last inspected?
St Marys School Charminster was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 St Marys School Charminster?
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 St Marys School Charminster compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys School Charminster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St Marys School Charminster 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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