Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: Bemerton Primary School Lower Road, Salisbury, SP2 9NW
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary among the 2,382 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 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 Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary 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.
Questions about Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary
What is Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary's food hygiene rating?
Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary 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 Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary last inspected?
Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months 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 Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary?
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 Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Cleverchefs at Bemerton St John Primary 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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