Maiden Beech Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Maiden Beech Academy 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 24 April 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: Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Maiden Beech Academy 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% | ← Maiden Beech Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maiden Beech Academy 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 Maiden Beech Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Curriott Hill Farm Farmers/growers | 383 yards away | Exempt | |
| Autism Wessex Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Severalls Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2024 |
| Crewkerne Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Church Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| King William Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
Questions about Maiden Beech Academy
What is Maiden Beech Academy's food hygiene rating?
Maiden Beech Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Maiden Beech Academy 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 Maiden Beech Academy last inspected?
Maiden Beech Academy was last inspected on 24 April 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 Maiden Beech Academy?
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 Maiden Beech Academy compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Maiden Beech Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Maiden Beech Academy 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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