Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Somerset
Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 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: Flax Bourton Cp School, Main Road, Flax Bourton, BS48 3QJ
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E 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 Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Belmont Estate Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| George Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Rambles (The) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School
What is Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School last inspected?
Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E 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 Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E 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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