Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Blackmarston 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Honddu Close, HR2 7NX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Blackmarston 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% | ← Blackmarston 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 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 Blackmarston 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 Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| Belmont Express/Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| ASDA Hereford PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2016 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
Questions about Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering
What is Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering's food hygiene rating?
Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Blackmarston 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 Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering last inspected?
Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering?
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 Blackmarston 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 Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Blackmarston 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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