Ashcott Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Ashcott Primary 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 10 July 2009, more than 17 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: Ridgeway, Ashcott, TA7 9PP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Ashcott Primary 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% | ← Ashcott Primary 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 Very 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 Ashcott Primary 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 Ashcott Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns Tea Rooms and B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| St Mary's Church Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Pavilion at Shapwick Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Dovecote School Ltd School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Giggling Goat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Shapwick Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| RSPB Ham Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2018 |
| CR?P Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Ashcott Primary School
What is Ashcott Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ashcott Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 July 2009.
Is Ashcott Primary 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 Ashcott Primary School last inspected?
Ashcott Primary School was last inspected on 10 July 2009, more than 17 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 Ashcott Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ashcott Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ashcott Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ashcott Primary 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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