Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sandwell
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale 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 23 November 2023, more than 2 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: Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, B43 5QF
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Apple & Apple off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bubbas Lunch @ Remploy Automotive Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2013 |
Questions about Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School
What is Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School last inspected?
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School was last inspected on 23 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale 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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