The Minster Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Minster Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Court Barton, Ilminster, TA19 0DU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Minster Rooms among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 88% | ← The Minster Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 The Minster Rooms 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 The Minster Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Bonners Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Southwest Game Butchers Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| P. B. Fruits Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| West Street Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Gamesmaster Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about The Minster Rooms
What is The Minster Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Minster Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Minster Rooms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Minster Rooms last inspected?
The Minster Rooms was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 months 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 The Minster Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Minster Rooms compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Minster Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Minster Rooms 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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