Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bath and North East Somerset
Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Norton Hill School, Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, BA3 4AD
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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% | ← Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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 Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardons Community Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2019 |
| Teddy Bear Nursery Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Charlton News And Happy Snackers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Norton Hill Primary School - Midsomer Norton Sch Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Ellsworth House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| MUSE Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Longfellows Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
What is Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership's food hygiene rating?
Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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 Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership last inspected?
Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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 Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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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