Dewstow Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Monmouthshire
Dewstow 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 November 2025, 7 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: Green Lane, Caldicot, NP26 4HD
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Dewstow Primary School among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Dewstow Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 Dewstow 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 Dewstow Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Care Home Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Caldicod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Chic O Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Dragonfly Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Co Operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 September 2024 |
| The New Red Lantern Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2026 |
| Knight Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Measure Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Dewstow Primary School
What is Dewstow Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dewstow Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Dewstow 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 Dewstow Primary School last inspected?
Dewstow Primary School was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dewstow Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dewstow Primary School compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dewstow Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Dewstow 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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