Food hygiene ratings in Somerset
Somerset inspects and rates 6,071 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 5,513 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 558 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Somerset
Standards here are high: 88% of rated businesses in Somerset hold the top score of 5, and 98% hold a 4 or better. 56 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Somerset
Food hygiene ratings for each town Somerset inspects.
- Taunton 639 places
- Yeovil 396 places
- Bridgwater 361 places
- Frome 270 places
- Minehead 260 places
- Glastonbury 164 places
- Wells 156 places
- Shepton Mallet 146 places
- Chard 132 places
- Burnham-on-Sea 129 places
- Wellington 118 places
- Cheddar 91 places
- Wincanton 89 places
- Ilminster 89 places
- Langport 73 places
- Yeovil Somerset 72 places
- Radstock 67 places
- Crewkerne 66 places
- Somerton 63 places
- Watchet 61 places
- Dulverton 60 places
- Highbridge 55 places
- Martock 50 places
- South Petherton 47 places
- Bruton 43 places
- Castle Cary 41 places
- North Petherton 39 places
- Williton 33 places
- Brean 32 places
- Berrow 30 places
- Cannington 25 places
- Ilminster Somerset 21 places
- Stoke Sub Hamdon 20 places
- Nether Stowey 20 places
- Wedmore 20 places
- Templecombe 19 places
- Langport Somerset 18 places
- Clarks Village 18 places
- Taunton Somerset 17 places
- Merriott 16 places
- Somerton Somerset 15 places
- Chard Somerset 15 places
- Bishops Lydeard 15 places
Recently inspected in Somerset
The most recent inspections published by Somerset, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy’s Hog Roast | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Pure Gluten Free Magic | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Silver Tree | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Court Farm Butchers | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Magdalene Coffee Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| The Langport Arms Limited | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Town and Country Meats | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Barolo Lounge | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Licence To Grill | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| P. B. Fruits | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Quantock Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Sky College | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Somerset
The lowest-rated food businesses in Somerset are listed below. 30 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| The Ruishton Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| C&J Quality Meats | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 April 2026 |
| Combe House Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 April 2026 |
| Testimony African Food Store Ltd | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 April 2026 |
| Elachi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Wellington Tandoori Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| The Horseshoe Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Boss Kebab | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| MaxiMart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 March 2026 |
| Bruton Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Apple Tree Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| European Superstore | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| 5 Senses Place Ltd | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 February 2026 |
| China Star | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 February 2026 |
| Afribox Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| The Kings Head | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 December 2025 |
| KDC/One Swallowfield Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Ziangs.com | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| The Griffin | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Somerset
How many food businesses does Somerset rate?
Somerset publishes food hygiene ratings for 6,071 businesses, of which 5,513 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Somerset?
88% of rated businesses in Somerset hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Somerset have a bad hygiene rating?
56 food businesses in Somerset hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 30 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Somerset?
Environmental health officers employed by Somerset carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Somerset
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 100 Flavours 5 - Very good
- 14 Farm Street 5 - Very good
- 3 Dimensions 5 - Very good
- 42 Acres Limited 5 - Very good
- 7 Days Ltd Market 5 - Very good
- 7B 5 - Very good
- 9|15 Coffee 5 - Very good
- @ Sue's Cafe 5 - Very good
- A A Broughton & Son Ltd 5 - Very good
- A and K Event Catering 5 - Very good
- A Bit of a Do 5 - Very good
- A Dish Called Wanda 5 - Very good
- A House of Cake 5 - Very good
- A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Little Bit of Heaven 5 - Very good
- A Lusitana Restaurant 5 - Very good
- A Pizza Heaven 5 - Very good
- A Slice Of Happiness 5 - Very good
- A Slice Of Salerno Pizza Horsebox 5 - Very good
- A Way To Graze 5 - Very good
- A&C Kebab House 5 - Very good
- A38 Thurloxton Allday Breakfast Place 5 - Very good
- AB Cakes 5 - Very good
- Abacus Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abbas and Templecombe Church School 5 - Very good
- Abbey House 5 - Very good
- Abbey Pre-School 5 - Very good
- Abbey Spencer Events 5 - Very good
- Abbey Tea Rooms And Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Abbey Yard Cafe 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Regional Office West 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Wessex Ltd Porlock 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Wessex Society 5 - Very good
- ABC European food 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Enmore C of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Haygrove School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Spaxton C of E VC Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 5 - Very good
- abm Catering @ Westfield Academy 5 - Very good
- ABP Langport Uk (Staff Canteen) 5 - Very good
- Acacia Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) 5 - Very good
- Accelerate Mini Gym 5 - Very good
- Accomplish 5 - Very good
- ACEarts 5 - Very good
- Acorn Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Acorn House Bakery 5 - Very good
- Acoustic Backstage Bar 5 - Very good
- Action for Children Spring The Levels 5 - Very good
- Action Staytions 5 - Very good
- Active and In Touch Cafe 5 - Very good
- Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company 5 - Very good
- Ad Astra 5 - Very good
- Adam's Tasty Chilli Sauces 5 - Very good
- Admiral Blake Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Admiral's Table 5 - Very good
- Admirals Landing 5 - Very good
- Admirals Rest 5 - Very good
- Adrians Fish & Chips Shop 5 - Very good
- AE Empire Foods 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →