St Mary's Primary School Pta food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
St Mary's Primary School Pta 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 18 December 2019, more than 6 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: St Marys Primary School Mill Lane, Bradford Abbas, DT9 6RH
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St Mary's Primary School Pta among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← St Mary's Primary School Pta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Mary's Primary School Pta 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 Mary's Primary School Pta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Abbas Village Store Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| At The Station Yeovil Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cowpool Farm Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Yeovil - Sherborne Road PFS Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Bean and Gone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Great Western Railway Staff Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
| Barwick and Stoford Community School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2021 |
| Friends of School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about St Mary's Primary School Pta
What is St Mary's Primary School Pta's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Primary School Pta has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 December 2019.
Is St Mary's Primary School Pta 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 Mary's Primary School Pta last inspected?
St Mary's Primary School Pta was last inspected on 18 December 2019, more than 6 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 St Mary's Primary School Pta?
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 Mary's Primary School Pta compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Primary School Pta is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St Mary's Primary School Pta 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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