The County First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
The County First School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 May 2026, 3 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Leigh Street, Leigh On Mendip, Radstock, BA3 5QQ
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The County First School sits behind roughly 4,819 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← The County First School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The County First 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 The County First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh Lunch Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| The Hub - Dagmar Hewell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Cup Of Tea Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| The Pudding Kitchen Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Stoke St Michael War Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Douggies Dough Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Holcombe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about The County First School
What is The County First School's food hygiene rating?
The County First School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The County First School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The County First School last inspected?
The County First School was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 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 The County First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The County First School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The County First School holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The County First 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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The County First School is one of 69 rated food businesses in Radstock. See every hygiene rating in Radstock →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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