Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Malcolm Sargent Gm School, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SR
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent 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 @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Childcare Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| MACCA Sports Academies Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Go Local Sutherland Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Casterton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Meadows View School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ark Foundry Road Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Gilberts Gang Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| St Gilbert's CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School
What is Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent 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 @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School last inspected?
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent 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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Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School is one of 177 rated food businesses in Stamford. See every hygiene rating in Stamford →
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