West Monkton Primary School - PTA food hygiene rating
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West Monkton Primary School - PTA holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Monkton C Of E Primary School, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TA2 8FT
How it compares in Somerset
That puts West Monkton Primary School - PTA 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% | ← West Monkton Primary School - PTA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Monkton Primary School - PTA 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 West Monkton Primary School - PTA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bathpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about West Monkton Primary School - PTA
What is West Monkton Primary School - PTA's food hygiene rating?
West Monkton Primary School - PTA has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 May 2024.
Is West Monkton Primary School - PTA 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Monkton Primary School - PTA last inspected?
West Monkton Primary School - PTA was last inspected on 3 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 West Monkton Primary School - PTA?
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 West Monkton Primary School - PTA compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and West Monkton Primary School - PTA is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects West Monkton Primary School - PTA 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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