St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education 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 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: Hollybush Walk, HR2 6AF
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education 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 St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Express/Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| ASDA Hereford PFS Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2016 |
| Drybridge Day Centre Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2012 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| CSONS Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering
What is St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering's food hygiene rating?
St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 5 December 2024.
Is St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education 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 St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering last inspected?
St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects St Martins Primary School - Dolce Education 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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