Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School, Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, ME17 4HP
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County 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 Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Monchelsea Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Bocton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Boughton Stores Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2022 |
| Blooming Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
| Loddington Venison Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Happy Days Nursery And Pre School, Boughton Monchelsea Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School
What is Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County 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 Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School last inspected?
Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary 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 Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County 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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