West Buckland Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
West Buckland Primary 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 19 March 2024, more than 2 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: West Buckland, TA21 9LD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts West Buckland Primary School 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% | ← West Buckland Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 West Buckland Primary 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 West Buckland Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdown Garden Centre -The Greenhouse Kitchen T/A Blue Diamond Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Willowbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| The Worlds End Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Piccadilly Service Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Licence To Grill Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Camelot House Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Days Inn Taunton Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Roadchef South Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about West Buckland Primary School
What is West Buckland Primary School's food hygiene rating?
West Buckland Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 March 2024.
Is West Buckland Primary 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 West Buckland Primary School last inspected?
West Buckland Primary School was last inspected on 19 March 2024, more than 2 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 West Buckland Primary 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 West Buckland Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and West Buckland Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects West Buckland Primary 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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