Burns the Bread food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Burns the Bread holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 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: Fore Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Burns the Bread sits behind roughly 4,826 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← Burns the Bread | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Burns the Bread 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 Burns the Bread, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denela's Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Save The Children Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Market Garden Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Somerset Wine Company Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Miah's Castle Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Burns the Bread
What is Burns the Bread's food hygiene rating?
Burns the Bread has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Burns the Bread safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burns the Bread last inspected?
Burns the Bread was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 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 Burns the Bread?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burns the Bread compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Burns the Bread holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Burns the Bread 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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