Mountjoy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Mountjoy School 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 13 February 2026, 4 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: Mountjoy School Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mountjoy School 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% | ← Mountjoy School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mountjoy 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 Mountjoy School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Beaminster St Marys Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Beaminster Playgroup Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Speckets Knapp Lamb Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| From the Hob Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fungimental Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Hogshill Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Knapp Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Mountjoy School
What is Mountjoy School's food hygiene rating?
Mountjoy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Mountjoy School 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 Mountjoy School last inspected?
Mountjoy School was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 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 Mountjoy 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mountjoy School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mountjoy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mountjoy 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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