Dolce at St James Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Dolce at St James Infants 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: St James Infants School, St James Street, Daventry, NN11 4AG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Dolce at St James Infants 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 St James Infants 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 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 Dolce at St James Infants 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 St James Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Food & Wine Daventry Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Ale Pole Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Little Dessert Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ashdown House Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Daventry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Early Doors Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
Questions about Dolce at St James Infants School
What is Dolce at St James Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Dolce at St James Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Dolce at St James Infants 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 St James Infants School last inspected?
Dolce at St James Infants School was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months 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 St James Infants 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 Dolce at St James Infants 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 St James Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Dolce at St James Infants 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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