Dolce at Crick Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Dolce at Crick 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
This is a fresh result: Dolce at Crick Primary School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Crick Primary School, Main Road, Crick, NN6 7TU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Dolce at Crick Primary School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Dolce at Crick Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Dolce at Crick 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 at Crick Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crick Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| The Retreat B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Crick Old School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Crick Ex-Servicemen's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| Pickle and Pie at 23 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
Questions about Dolce at Crick Primary School
What is Dolce at Crick Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dolce at Crick Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Dolce at Crick 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 at Crick Primary School last inspected?
Dolce at Crick Primary School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolce at Crick 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 Dolce at Crick Primary School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce at Crick Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Dolce at Crick 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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