Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Compass Group at Dovecot 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 10 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dovecot Primary School Grant Road, Liverpool, L14 0LH
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% 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 | 2,273 | 67% | ← Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 Compass Group at Dovecot 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 Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Chans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Bradbury Fields Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School
What is Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 10 May 2019.
Is Compass Group at Dovecot 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 Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School last inspected?
Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School was last inspected on 10 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compass Group at Dovecot 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,381 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Compass Group at Dovecot 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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