Blue School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Blue School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: The Blue School, Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NP
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue School sits behind roughly 5,366 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ← Blue School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blue 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 Blue School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrences Active Living Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Little Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 August 2011 |
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Abbeyfield (Wells) Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| The Sheep & Penguin Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Tuckers Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Cheddar Valley Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Blue School
What is Blue School's food hygiene rating?
Blue School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Blue School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Blue School last inspected?
Blue School was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Blue School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Blue School holds a 3. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Blue 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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