Ansford Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Ansford Academy 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 1 July 2025, 12 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: Maggs Lane, Ansford, BA7 7JJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Ansford Academy 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% | ← Ansford Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ansford Academy 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 Ansford Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toybox Pre-School Caring Premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Voyage Care at Blackberry Hill Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Maples Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Castle Cary Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Pinsents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Rio D’Oro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2026 |
| Burnt Honey Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Weavers Lodge (Autonomy Life Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Ansford Academy
What is Ansford Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ansford Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Ansford Academy 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 Ansford Academy last inspected?
Ansford Academy was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 Ansford Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ansford Academy compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ansford Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ansford Academy 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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