Bridport Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Bridport 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 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bridport County Primary School St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Bridport 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% | ← Bridport 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 Bridport 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 Bridport Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Charles Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Coneygar Lodge Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Rachael's Mobile caterer | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| LMP Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| K Yuen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Rawles Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| George’s Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Bridport Primary School
What is Bridport Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bridport Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Bridport 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 Bridport Primary School last inspected?
Bridport Primary School was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bridport 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 Bridport 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 Bridport Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Bridport 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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