Food hygiene ratings in Taunton
There are 639 food businesses in Taunton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Somerset Council. A further 49 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Taunton
88% of rated businesses in Taunton hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 13 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Somerset as a whole, 88% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Taunton is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 520 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Taunton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Afribox Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 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 |
| The Ruishton Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Trull Stores Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 September 2025 |
| Chachoos Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 March 2026 |
| Eastgate Euro Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 November 2024 |
| Holman Clavel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 July 2025 |
| Pink Garlic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Taunton
How many food businesses in Taunton have a hygiene rating?
639 food businesses in Taunton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Somerset Council. 590 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Taunton?
88% of rated businesses in Taunton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Taunton?
13 food businesses in Taunton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Taunton?
Environmental health officers at Somerset Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Somerset
- 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
Food businesses in Taunton
- 61 Bar & Venue 4 - Good
- Abacus Nursery 5 - Very good
- Action Staytions 5 - Very good
- Afribox Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Aldi Chip Lane, Taunton 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Ale House 4 - Good
- Ali Baba Pizza Peri Peri 5 - Very good
- Allstars (Taunton) Limited 4 - Good
- Antiques on High L.T.D 4 - Good
- Apple Bay Bar & Restaurant 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Apple Tree Stores 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Asda Express PFS Taunton 5 - Very good
- ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket) 5 - Very good
- Asfora (Also trading as OSHAWARMA) Awaiting inspection
- Ashleigh House 5 - Very good
- Asia Bowl 4 - Good
- Ask Italian 5 - Very good
- Aspen Court Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Avenue 39 5 - Very good
- B&M Retail 5 - Very good
- B&M Taunton 5 - Very good
- Balance Nutrition Awaiting inspection
- Bare Grills 5 - Very good
- Bargain Buys 5 - Very good
- Barkers Leisure 5 - Very good
- Bathealton Court Shoot Exempt
- Bathpool Inn 5 - Very good
- BaxterStorey - National Grid 5 - Very good
- Beauchamp Country House Care 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.