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Food Hygiene Ratings in Somerset
In Somerset, 87.9% of 5,515 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.84/5. These figures cover 6,058 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Somerset has 4,846 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 5,515 rated premises (87.9%). 52 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Somerset
Plus 298 awaiting inspection and 245 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 298 awaiting inspection and 245 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Somerset
Top-rated places in Somerset
- Preston SchoolSchool/college/university · Preston School - Business & Academy, Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset · BA21 3JD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Sydenham HouseCaring Premises · Frederick Road, Bridgwater · TA6 4NG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Canalside Cakes and BakesOther catering premises · TA75/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Clarke’s of CheddarRetailers - other · Union Street, Cheddar · BS27 3NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Homemade With Love By SueOther catering premises · TA65/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Papa PastaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Maidenhead Moorings, Banklands, North Newton · TA7 0DQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Somerset
- The GriffinPub/bar/nightclub · Griffin Inn, 25 Milk Street, Frome, Somerset · BA11 3DB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
- Apple Tree StoresRetailers - other · 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, Somerset · TA1 2XU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
- The Horseshoe InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Horse Shoe Inn, Pike Hill, Shepton Mallet, Somerset · BA4 5JG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
- Afribox LtdManufacturers/packers · 6 Bath Place, Taunton, Somerset · TA1 4ER1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
- 5 Senses Place LtdOther catering premises · 19 Holyrood Street, Chard, Somerset · TA20 2AJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
- Boss KebabMobile caterer · TA71/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
- Combe House HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Combe Lane, Holford, Nether Stowey, Somerset · TA5 1RZ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2026
- China StarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 38 St John Street, Bridgwater · TA6 5HS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
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 6,058 real Food Standards Agency records for Somerset, of which 5,515 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.