Norton Sub Hamdon Church School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Norton Sub Hamdon Church 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 June 2024, more than 2 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: New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon, TA14 6SF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Norton Sub Hamdon Church School among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Norton Sub Hamdon Church School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 Norton Sub Hamdon Church 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 Norton Sub Hamdon Church School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy's Tea room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Norton Shop Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2022 |
| Limekiln Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Frank's Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2021 |
| Castle Primary School and After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Castle Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2021 |
| JJs Catering Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Norton Sub Hamdon Church School
What is Norton Sub Hamdon Church School's food hygiene rating?
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Norton Sub Hamdon Church 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 Norton Sub Hamdon Church School last inspected?
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Norton Sub Hamdon Church School?
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 Norton Sub Hamdon Church School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Norton Sub Hamdon Church School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Norton Sub Hamdon Church 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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