Thomas Hardye School Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Thomas Hardye School Catering 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: Thomas Hardye School Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Thomas Hardye School Catering among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Thomas Hardye School Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 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 Thomas Hardye School Catering 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 Thomas Hardye School Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Dorchester Middle School School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aquila Heights Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Imperial Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2019 |
| Aft'rs Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Hardye School Catering
What is Thomas Hardye School Catering's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Hardye School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Thomas Hardye School Catering 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 Thomas Hardye School Catering last inspected?
Thomas Hardye School Catering was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Thomas Hardye School Catering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Hardye School Catering compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Hardye School Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Thomas Hardye School Catering 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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