Bishop Foxs School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Bishop Foxs 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bishop Foxs School 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% | ← Bishop Foxs School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bishop Foxs 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 Bishop Foxs School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calway House Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Elmsmead Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Ellisfield Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Kingfisher Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chuggers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Action Staytions Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Elizabeth House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Bishop Foxs School
What is Bishop Foxs School's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Foxs School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Bishop Foxs 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 Bishop Foxs School last inspected?
Bishop Foxs School was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Bishop Foxs 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Foxs School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Foxs School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bishop Foxs 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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