Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 August 2021, more than 4 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: Passvale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, TA12 6BU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Very 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 Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) 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 Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Episcopi Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Willows Childcare Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| The Rusty Axe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus)
What is Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus)'s food hygiene rating?
Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 August 2021.
Is Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) last inspected?
Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) was last inspected on 24 August 2021, more than 4 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 Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd (Cider Bus) 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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