Sparks food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Sparks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2012, more than 14 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: Stoberry Park Junior School, North Road, Wells, BA5 2TJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sparks 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% | ← Sparks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sparks 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 Sparks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2012 |
| Stoberry Park School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2015 |
| 7B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Abbeyfield (Wells) Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Wells Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Wells Cathedral Vicars Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| The Bishops Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about Sparks
What is Sparks's food hygiene rating?
Sparks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 June 2012.
Is Sparks 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sparks last inspected?
Sparks was last inspected on 14 June 2012, more than 14 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 Sparks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sparks compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sparks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sparks 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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