Dodford First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bromsgrove
Dodford First 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 December 2014, more than 11 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: Fockbury Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, B61 9AW
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Dodford First School among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Dodford First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Dodford First 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 Dodford First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodford Childrens Farm Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| BAM FM @ Orchard Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Little Gems Kids Club At The Orchards School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Dodford First School
What is Dodford First School's food hygiene rating?
Dodford First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 10 December 2014.
Is Dodford First 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 Dodford First School last inspected?
Dodford First School was last inspected on 10 December 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dodford First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dodford First School compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Dodford First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Dodford First 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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