Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen 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% | ← Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen 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 Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Town Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2024 |
| Chard RFC Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Chard W.A.T.Ch C.I.C Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| The Hive Young Peoples Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mortimers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Mrs O's Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Sunnymeade Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen
What is Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen last inspected?
Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen 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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