The Castle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
The Castle 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 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Castle 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% | ← The Castle 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 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 The Castle 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 The Castle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater & Taunton College School/college/university | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bizzi Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Corner House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Ashleigh House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Aldi Chip Lane, Taunton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Frank Bond Trust Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Costcutter Taunton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Castle School
What is The Castle School's food hygiene rating?
The Castle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 November 2024.
Is The Castle 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 The Castle School last inspected?
The Castle School was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 The Castle 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Castle 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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