Somerton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Somerton Stores 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 4 December 2024, 19 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: Langport Road, Somerton, TA11 6RT
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Somerton Stores 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% | ← Somerton Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Somerton Stores 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 Somerton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores Limited Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| King Ina Church of England Academy School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Somerton Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bradley View - Discovery Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Jessters HQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Peking House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Gifted Company Retailers - other | 388 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Somerton Stores
What is Somerton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Somerton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Somerton Stores 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 Somerton Stores last inspected?
Somerton Stores was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Somerton Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Somerton Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Somerton Stores holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Somerton Stores 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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