North Petherton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
North Petherton 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 3 April 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: North Petherton Primary School, School Fields, North Petherton, TA6 6LU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts North Petherton Primary School among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← North Petherton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 North Petherton 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 North Petherton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins Childcare Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe Connect North Petherton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| A Slice Of Happiness Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A A Broughton & Son Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater M5, J24 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Branch House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2016 |
Questions about North Petherton Primary School
What is North Petherton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
North Petherton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 April 2025.
Is North Petherton 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 North Petherton Primary School last inspected?
North Petherton Primary School was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 North Petherton 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 North Petherton Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and North Petherton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects North Petherton 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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