Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Baltonsborough Ce Vc Primary School, Ham Street, Baltonsborough, BA6 8PX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) 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% | ← Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) 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 Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2012 |
| Baltonsborough Village Store Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Millfield School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Gilbert & Swayne Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Mill House Honey Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| Glastonbury Vineyard Six Brothers Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Tall Trees Glamping Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE)
What is Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE)'s food hygiene rating?
Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) 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 Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) last inspected?
Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) 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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