Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Buckland St Mary School, Fairend Lane, Buckland St Mary, TA20 3SJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches 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 Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland St Mary Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Buckland St Mary Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2021 |
| Lodge House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| La Campagna Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Candlelight Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches
What is Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches's food hygiene rating?
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches 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 Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches last inspected?
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School Lunches 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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