West Somerset Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
West Somerset Community College 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 30 September 2024, 21 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: Impact Food Group @ West Somerset College, Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6AY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts West Somerset Community College among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← West Somerset Community College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Very 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 West Somerset Community College 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 West Somerset Community College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Alcombe Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Alcombe Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2014 |
| Seafare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Rominos Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Stuart Lowen Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about West Somerset Community College
What is West Somerset Community College's food hygiene rating?
West Somerset Community College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 September 2024.
Is West Somerset Community College 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 West Somerset Community College last inspected?
West Somerset Community College was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 West Somerset Community College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 West Somerset Community College compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and West Somerset Community College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects West Somerset Community College 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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