Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department 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 8 May 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: Illustrious Crescent, Ilchester, BA22 8JX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department 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% | ← Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department 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 Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Spice Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Northover House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ilchester Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Nuova Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department
What is Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department's food hygiene rating?
Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department 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 Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department last inspected?
Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department was last inspected on 8 May 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 Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department?
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 Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department 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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