Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell 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 7 June 2023, more than 3 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: Walter Powell C of E Vol Aided School Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford, SN15 5HS
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell 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 Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Somerford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 August 2025 |
| Dodford Farm Daycare Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 August 2025 |
| Peterborough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 October 2025 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Lataca @ Lea & Garsdon School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lea Pre School Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| La Flambe at the Vintage Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell
What is Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell's food hygiene rating?
Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 7 June 2023.
Is Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell 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 Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell last inspected?
Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell was last inspected on 7 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell?
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 Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell 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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