Ashlands First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Ashlands First 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Ashlands First 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% | ← Ashlands First 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 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 Ashlands First 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 Ashlands First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Chan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| St Bartholomew's Church and Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Golden River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| On The Piazza Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Oscars Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Mint Lounge Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Vape and Juice South West Ltd Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Tuckers Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Ashlands First School
What is Ashlands First School's food hygiene rating?
Ashlands First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Ashlands First 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 Ashlands First School last inspected?
Ashlands First School was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Ashlands First School?
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 Ashlands First School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ashlands First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ashlands First 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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