Piskula Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Piskula Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2022, more than 4 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: Piskula Catering St Pauls C Of E Vc Junior School, 4 Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Piskula Catering among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Piskula Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Piskula Catering 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 Piskula Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE (VC) Junior School Breakf Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Denela's Bakery Express Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| MHA Communities Mendip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| La Bella Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Art Bank Cafe Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Denelas Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Piskula Catering
What is Piskula Catering's food hygiene rating?
Piskula Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 March 2022.
Is Piskula Catering 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piskula Catering last inspected?
Piskula Catering was last inspected on 24 March 2022, more than 4 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 Piskula Catering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Piskula Catering compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Piskula Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Piskula Catering 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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