Orchard Farm & Cottages food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Orchard Farm & Cottages holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2018, more than 8 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: Orchard Farm, Middle Stoughton, BS28 4PT
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Orchard Farm & Cottages 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% | ← Orchard Farm & Cottages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Orchard Farm & Cottages 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 Orchard Farm & Cottages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Farm B&B Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2019 |
| Coombes Micro Dairy Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2026 |
| Rose Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Somerset Sausage Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Swan Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Wedmore Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Wedmore First School Academy School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Wedmore First School Academy (Nursery) Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2012 |
Questions about Orchard Farm & Cottages
What is Orchard Farm & Cottages's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Farm & Cottages has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 May 2018.
Is Orchard Farm & Cottages 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard Farm & Cottages last inspected?
Orchard Farm & Cottages was last inspected on 3 May 2018, more than 8 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 Orchard Farm & Cottages?
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 Orchard Farm & Cottages compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Farm & Cottages is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Orchard Farm & Cottages 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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