Southill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Southill 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 24 October 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: Southill Primary School Sycamore Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Southill Primary School among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Southill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Southill 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 Southill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caviar Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Crecy Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Chelsea's Sweet Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| At The Helm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cherries Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Birch House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bay House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Southill Primary School
What is Southill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Southill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Southill 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 Southill Primary School last inspected?
Southill Primary School was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southill 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 Southill Primary School compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Southill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Southill 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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