Brightstart @ Dorchester food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hull City
Brightstart @ Dorchester holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: Dorchester Childrens Centre Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU7 6AH
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Brightstart @ Dorchester sits behind roughly 1,495 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,495 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ← Brightstart @ Dorchester | |
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brightstart @ Dorchester 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 Brightstart @ Dorchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Youth Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Baylis Place Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Beech Lawn Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Biggin Hill Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Big T's Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Brightstart @ Dorchester
What is Brightstart @ Dorchester's food hygiene rating?
Brightstart @ Dorchester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hull City Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Brightstart @ Dorchester 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brightstart @ Dorchester last inspected?
Brightstart @ Dorchester was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hull City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brightstart @ Dorchester?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Brightstart @ Dorchester compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, while Brightstart @ Dorchester holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Brightstart @ Dorchester 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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