Spring The Hollies

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Spring The Hollies is a school/college/university located at South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AG, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Somerset oversees 6,063 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Somerset is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
South Street, Taunton, Somerset
Postcode
TA1 3AG
Local Authority
Somerset
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1632340

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Spring The Hollies?

Spring The Hollies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Somerset.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Spring The Hollies last inspected?

Spring The Hollies was last inspected on 2025-09-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Spring The Hollies located?

Spring The Hollies is located at South Street, Taunton, Somerset , TA1 3AG, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TA1 postcode area.