Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
Lataca at Dauntsey Academy 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dauntsey Academy Primary School and Pre School Sandfield, West Lavington, SN10 4HY
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Lataca at Dauntsey Academy 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 Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavington Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Churchill Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| R Douse & Son Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| West Lavington Stores Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| West Lavington Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Lavington School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Anna Grew Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Coxhead's Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 March 2023 |
Questions about Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School
What is Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School's food hygiene rating?
Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Lataca at Dauntsey Academy 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 Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School last inspected?
Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lataca at Dauntsey Academy 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 Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Lataca at Dauntsey Academy 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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