DSAT - Swallownest Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rotherham
DSAT - Swallownest Primary 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 12 March 2026, 3 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: Rotherham Road, Swallownest, S26 4UR
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts DSAT - Swallownest Primary School among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← DSAT - Swallownest Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 DSAT - Swallownest Primary 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 DSAT - Swallownest Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Co-op Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bakethrough Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bethesda Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2021 |
| Elmwood Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Beighton Park Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aston All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about DSAT - Swallownest Primary School
What is DSAT - Swallownest Primary School's food hygiene rating?
DSAT - Swallownest Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 12 March 2026.
Is DSAT - Swallownest Primary 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 DSAT - Swallownest Primary School last inspected?
DSAT - Swallownest Primary School was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at DSAT - Swallownest Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DSAT - Swallownest Primary School compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and DSAT - Swallownest Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects DSAT - Swallownest Primary 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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