Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre 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 2 May 2025, 14 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: Avishayes Road, Chard, TA20 1NS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre 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% | ← Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre 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 Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Residential Home Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| Rowes Cornish Bakers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Danny's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Gillingham Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Tumbles Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre
What is Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre's food hygiene rating?
Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre 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 Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre last inspected?
Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 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 Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre 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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