Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Local Food Links (William Barnes 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 September 2025, 9 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: William Barnes Cp School Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Local Food Links (William Barnes 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% | ← Local Food Links (William Barnes 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 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 Local Food Links (William Barnes 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 Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comins Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Sturminster Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Oxfords Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2018 |
| Clock House Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Tandoor Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| White Hart Alehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School)
What is Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Local Food Links (William Barnes 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 Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) last inspected?
Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Local Food Links (William Barnes 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Food Links (William Barnes 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 Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Local Food Links (William Barnes 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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