Kings College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Kings College 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 19 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: South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Kings College 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% | ← Kings College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kings College 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 Kings College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Ellisfield Court Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chuggers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Kingfisher Court Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Doner & Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Chopsticks Asian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| CICCIC Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2016 |
Questions about Kings College
What is Kings College's food hygiene rating?
Kings College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Kings College 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 Kings College last inspected?
Kings College was last inspected on 19 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 Kings College?
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 Kings College compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Kings College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Kings College 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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