St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
St Michael's CE (VA) 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 5 November 2024, 20 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: St Michaels Ce Va Primary School Kings Way, Lyme Regis, DT7 3DY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St Michael's CE (VA) 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% | ← St Michael's CE (VA) 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 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 St Michael's CE (VA) 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 St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Lyme's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Charnwood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Eat at Millside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Millside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Clovelly Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bubble & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School
What is St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 November 2024.
Is St Michael's CE (VA) 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 St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School last inspected?
St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 St Michael's CE (VA) Primary 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 St Michael's CE (VA) 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 St Michael's CE (VA) Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St Michael's CE (VA) 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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