Dulwich college food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southwark
Dulwich college 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 5 December 2024, 19 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: Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Dulwich college among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Dulwich college | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 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 Dulwich college 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 Dulwich college, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Dulwich college
What is Dulwich college's food hygiene rating?
Dulwich college has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Dulwich college 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 Dulwich college last inspected?
Dulwich college was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dulwich college?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dulwich college compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Dulwich college is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Dulwich college 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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