Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bath and North East Somerset
Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) 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 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Saltford Primary School, Claverton Road, Saltford, BS31 3DW
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 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 Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) 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 Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Saltford, Pre-School School/college/university | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Golden Moments@507 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Keynsham Foodbank - Saltford Distribution Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Morrison's Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Meeschmallow Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Loki's Fire Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering)
What is Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) 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 Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) last inspected?
Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Saltford Primary School (Zest Catering) 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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