Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership 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 2 July 2024, 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: Little Dewchurch Church Of England Primary School, HR2 6PN
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership 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% | ← Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership 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 Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| RH & SM Mason Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Axe And Cleaver Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| The New Harp Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Old Mill Guest House Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2012 |
| Cabin Childcare Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Plantation Villa UK PVT LTD Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Cottage Of Content Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership
What is Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership's food hygiene rating?
Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership 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 Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership last inspected?
Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership 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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