What is the average food hygiene rating in North Somerset?

The average food hygiene rating in North Somerset is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,541 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North Somerset compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.4% of rated premises in North Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Somerset 244 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in North Somerset have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,147 food businesses in North Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.4% of the 1,541 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in North Somerset have a low hygiene rating?

27 food businesses in North Somerset are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this North Somerset food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Somerset (1,653 establishments on record, 1,541 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Somerset

In North Somerset, 74.4% of 1,541 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.65/5. These figures cover 1,653 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North Somerset has 1,147 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,541 rated premises (74.4%). 27 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

5★ share: 74.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.3 pp
National rank: 244 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in North Somerset

5★ Very Good

1,147 (74.4%)

4★ Good

290 (18.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

77 (5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

19 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 71 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 71 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North Somerset: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Somerset?: The average food hygiene rating in North Somerset is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,541 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Somerset compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.4% of rated premises in North Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Somerset 244 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in North Somerset have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,147 food businesses in North Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.4% of the 1,541 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in North Somerset have a low hygiene rating?: 27 food businesses in North Somerset are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this North Somerset food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Somerset (1,653 establishments on record, 1,541 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in North Somerset

BS23499 places · 70.9% 5★

Top-rated places in North Somerset

Drop Dead DeliciousRetailers - other · BS23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Summer Lane Care HomeCaring Premises · Summer Lane Care Home, Diamond Batch, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset · BS24 7AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Bentley Road BakerOther catering premises · Bourton Barns, Ebdon Lane, Weston-Super-Mare · BS22 7YA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Claverham Village HallOther catering premises · 1 Mayors Road, Claverham, Bristol · BS49 4GG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Felix HouseCaring Premises · 97-99 Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare · BS23 3EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
McDonalds RestaurantsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 46 Regent Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset · BS23 1SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Rooted Coffee CompanyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2-4 Dark Lane, Backwell, Bristol · BS48 3NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Clevedon Promenade Bowling ClubOther catering premises · The Beach, Elton Road, Clevedon, North Somerset · BS21 7RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Spar - Wessex RetailRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Coronation House, Upper Myrtle Hill, Pill, Bristol · BS20 0AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Sycamore LodgeCaring Premises · The Granary, Lodge Lane, Wraxall · BS48 1BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Churchill Cricket ClubPub/bar/nightclub · The Recreation Ground, Ladymead Lane, Langford, Winscombe · BS25 5NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Yatton Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 106 High Street, Yatton, Bristol North Somerset · BS49 4DW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North Somerset

Golf Cafe at Ashton CourtRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashton Court Golf Cafe, Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol · BS41 9JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026
Searock RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 313 Newfoundland Way, Portishead, Bristol · BS20 7QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Nailsea Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 15 Chapel Barton, Nailsea, Bristol North Somerset · BS48 2ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Fresh BitesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 20A West Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset · BS23 1JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
Grove StoresRetailers - other · 96A Old Church Road, Nailsea, Bristol North Somerset · BS48 4ND
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 November 2025
Las Vegas Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 121 Avon Way, Portishead, Bristol · BS20 6LT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Aspens @ Kewstoke Primary SchoolOther catering premises · Kewstoke Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare North Somer · BS22 9YF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
Portishead Working Mens ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Slade Road, Portishead, Bristol · BS20 6BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 August 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,653 real Food Standards Agency records for North Somerset, of which 1,541 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.