Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy 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 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lympsham Church Of England Academy, Rectory Way, Lympsham, BS24 0EW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy 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% | ← Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy 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.
Questions about Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy
What is Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy's food hygiene rating?
Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy 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 Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy last inspected?
Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy?
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 Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lavender Country Kitchen at Lympsham C of E Academy 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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