Lamb and Lark food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Lamb and Lark holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2025, 13 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: Ashington Lane, Limington, BA22 8EG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Lamb and Lark 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% | ← Lamb and Lark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lamb and Lark 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 Lamb and Lark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Country Water Buffalo Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| West Country Water Buffalo Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Catering Department (Main Galley and Other Food Units) Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ilchester Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Nuova Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Spice Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Lamb and Lark
What is Lamb and Lark's food hygiene rating?
Lamb and Lark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Lamb and Lark 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lamb and Lark last inspected?
Lamb and Lark was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Lamb and Lark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lamb and Lark compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Lamb and Lark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lamb and Lark 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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