Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2023, more than 3 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: Silver Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street 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% | ← Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street 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 Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View C of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Herne View Church of England Primary - Wraparound Care School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Betty's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Gamesmaster Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| P. B. Fruits Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| K and P Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Minster Pharmacy + Ilminster Health Foods Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Silver Street Dairy Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street
What is Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street's food hygiene rating?
Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 June 2023.
Is Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street last inspected?
Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street was last inspected on 19 June 2023, more than 3 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 Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street?
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 Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street 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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