Merriott Social Venue food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Merriott Social Venue 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: 71 Lower Street, Merriott, TA16 5NP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Merriott Social Venue 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% | ← Merriott Social Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Merriott Social Venue 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 Merriott Social Venue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Country Plate Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Play Haven Soft Play Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Budgens Merriott Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| ARK Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Merriott Primary School and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Moorlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Brewery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
Questions about Merriott Social Venue
What is Merriott Social Venue's food hygiene rating?
Merriott Social Venue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Merriott Social Venue 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 Merriott Social Venue last inspected?
Merriott Social Venue was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Merriott Social Venue?
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 Merriott Social Venue compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Merriott Social Venue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Merriott Social Venue 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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