Monks Yard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Monks Yard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2024, 22 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: Horton Manor, Horton, Ilminster, TA19 9PY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Monks Yard 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% | ← Monks Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Monks Yard 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 Monks Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Cross Nursing Home Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Shell Ilminster Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Dining Solutions Direct Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Monks Yard
What is Monks Yard's food hygiene rating?
Monks Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Monks Yard 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monks Yard last inspected?
Monks Yard was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 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 Monks Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Monks Yard compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Monks Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Monks Yard 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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