Continental Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Continental Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2021, more than 4 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: 6 Westminster Street, Yeovil, BA20 1AE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Continental Foods 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% | ← Continental Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Continental Foods 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 Continental Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| ASK Italian also trades as Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Ceres Natural Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Candy Cabin Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Crepe House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cafe 50 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Cafe Vie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Continental Foods
What is Continental Foods's food hygiene rating?
Continental Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 September 2021.
Is Continental Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Continental Foods last inspected?
Continental Foods was last inspected on 29 September 2021, more than 4 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 Continental Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Continental Foods compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Continental Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Continental Foods 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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