Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Beechcroft St Pauls 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: Beechcroft Infant School 124 Corporation Road, Weymouth, DT4 0LQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 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 Beechcroft St Pauls 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 Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Dorset Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Driftwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Abbotsbury Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Allsorts Preschool School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buxton House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School
What is Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Beechcroft St Pauls 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 Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School last inspected?
Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 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 Beechcroft St Pauls 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Beechcroft St Pauls Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Beechcroft St Pauls 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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