Creech St. Michael Vc Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Creech St. Michael Vc Primary 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: Hyde Lane, Creech St. Michael Taunton, TA3 5QQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Creech St. Michael Vc Primary 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% | ← Creech St. Michael Vc Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Creech St. Michael Vc Primary 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 Creech St. Michael Vc Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creech St Michael Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Creech St Michael Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bumblees Preserves & The Chillees Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Creech St. Michael Vc Primary
What is Creech St. Michael Vc Primary's food hygiene rating?
Creech St. Michael Vc Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Creech St. Michael Vc Primary 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 Creech St. Michael Vc Primary last inspected?
Creech St. Michael Vc Primary was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Creech St. Michael Vc Primary?
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 Creech St. Michael Vc Primary compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Creech St. Michael Vc Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Creech St. Michael Vc Primary 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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