Magdalen Environmental Trust food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Magdalen Environmental Trust 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: Magdalen Farm Maudlin Lane, Winsham, TA20 4PA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Magdalen Environmental Trust 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% | ← Magdalen Environmental Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Magdalen Environmental Trust 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 Magdalen Environmental Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Magdalen Environmental Trust
What is Magdalen Environmental Trust's food hygiene rating?
Magdalen Environmental Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Magdalen Environmental Trust 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 Magdalen Environmental Trust last inspected?
Magdalen Environmental Trust was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Magdalen Environmental Trust?
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 Magdalen Environmental Trust compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Magdalen Environmental Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Magdalen Environmental Trust 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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