Lovington Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Lovington Church of England 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 2 July 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: Lovington V C Primary School, Lovington Road, Lovington, BA7 7PX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Lovington Church of England Primary School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Lovington Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lovington Church of England 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 Lovington Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brue Farm Day Nursery School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Wholesale Production Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Carymoor Environmental Centre Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| SRT Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2016 |
| Slow Farming Company Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Crop Distributors/Transporters | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Lovington Church of England Primary School
What is Lovington Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lovington Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Lovington Church of England 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 Lovington Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Lovington Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 2 July 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 Lovington Church of England 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lovington Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Lovington Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lovington Church of England 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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