Yewstock School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Yewstock 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
This is a fresh result: Yewstock School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Yewstock School Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Yewstock 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% | ← Yewstock 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 Very 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 Yewstock 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 Yewstock School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton United Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Stour Connect Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Café Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Vale Family Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Sturminster Newton High School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Youth Centre Other catering premises | 312 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hotch Potch Gluten Free Savouries Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Yewstock School
What is Yewstock School's food hygiene rating?
Yewstock School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Yewstock 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 Yewstock School last inspected?
Yewstock School was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Yewstock School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Yewstock School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Yewstock School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Yewstock 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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