Old Cleeve C of E First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Old Cleeve C of E First School 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: Old Cleeve C Of E First School Huish Lane, Old Cleeve, Watchet, TA23 0PB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Old Cleeve C of E First School 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% | ← Old Cleeve C of E First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Old Cleeve C of E First 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 Old Cleeve C of E First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Bears Nursery School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Indian restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Washford Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| English Heritage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2008 |
| Tropiquaria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Old Cleeve C of E First School
What is Old Cleeve C of E First School's food hygiene rating?
Old Cleeve C of E First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Old Cleeve C of E First School 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 Old Cleeve C of E First School last inspected?
Old Cleeve C of E First School was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Old Cleeve C of E First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Cleeve C of E First School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Old Cleeve C of E First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Old Cleeve C of E First 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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