Fosters Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Fosters Newsagents 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 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Fosters Newsagents 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% | ← Fosters Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fosters Newsagents 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 Fosters Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Hospitality Training School & Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cardamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| The Parrett Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Black Sheep Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Little Bakery Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Pendra's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Somerset Bakehouse Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Fosters Newsagents
What is Fosters Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Fosters Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Fosters Newsagents 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 Fosters Newsagents last inspected?
Fosters Newsagents was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 Fosters Newsagents?
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 Fosters Newsagents compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Fosters Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Fosters Newsagents 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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