Wincanton Early Years Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Wincanton Early Years Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 1B Alfreds Way, Wincanton Business Park, BA9 9RU
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Wincanton Early Years Centre sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Wincanton Early Years Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Wincanton Early Years Centre 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 Wincanton Early Years Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock Co-operative Society Wincanton Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Jardox Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 134 yards away | Exempt | |
| Andrew Barclay Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 134 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dough Ri Me Bakery Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Reeds Chocolatiering & Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 147 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sweetlove Confectionary Retailers - other | 147 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dorset Chilled Delivery Service Distributors/Transporters | 198 yards away | Exempt | |
| Wincanton Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Wincanton Early Years Centre
What is Wincanton Early Years Centre's food hygiene rating?
Wincanton Early Years Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Wincanton Early Years Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wincanton Early Years Centre last inspected?
Wincanton Early Years Centre was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Wincanton Early Years Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wincanton Early Years Centre compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Wincanton Early Years Centre holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wincanton Early Years Centre 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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