Holland & Barrett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Holland & Barrett holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Vicarage Walk, Yeovil, BA20 1LG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Holland & Barrett among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Holland & Barrett | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Holland & Barrett none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Holland & Barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bengal Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| 7 Days Ltd Market Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Daniel Sushi Steak and Seafood Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cow and Apple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
Questions about Holland & Barrett
What is Holland & Barrett's food hygiene rating?
Holland & Barrett has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Holland & Barrett safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holland & Barrett last inspected?
Holland & Barrett was last inspected on 13 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holland & Barrett?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holland & Barrett compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Holland & Barrett is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Holland & Barrett and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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