Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: North Street, Milborne Port, DT9 5EP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup 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 Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milborne Port Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2021 |
| Something Else Fishy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Wayne Pullen Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Milborne Port Foodshare Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2021 |
| The Clockspire Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup
What is Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup 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 Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup last inspected?
Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Milborne Port Primary School and The Beeches Playgroup 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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