Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 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: Wellington, HR4 8AZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wellington 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 Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Home and Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Wellington Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2008 |
| Wellington Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Orchard End Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2011 |
Questions about Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering
What is Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering's food hygiene rating?
Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering last inspected?
Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering was last inspected on 12 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 Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Wellington 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, while Wellington Primary School - Dolce Education Catering holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Wellington 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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