South Petherton County Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
South Petherton County Junior 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
This is a fresh result: South Petherton County Junior School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hayes End, South Petherton, TA13 5AG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts South Petherton County Junior School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← South Petherton County Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 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 South Petherton County Junior 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 South Petherton County Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnworthy House Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| South Petherton After School Club School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| South Petherton C of E Infants Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Reach Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| South Petherton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| The Pavilion Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| Petherton Arts Trust and Coffee Morning Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Saddlers Wine Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about South Petherton County Junior School
What is South Petherton County Junior School's food hygiene rating?
South Petherton County Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 June 2026.
Is South Petherton County Junior 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 South Petherton County Junior School last inspected?
South Petherton County Junior School was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 South Petherton County Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 South Petherton County Junior School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and South Petherton County Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects South Petherton County Junior 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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