Hunters Lodge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Hunters Lodge Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 May 2025, 13 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: Leigh Common, Pen Selwood, BA9 8LD
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Hunters Lodge Inn 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% | ← Hunters Lodge Inn | |
| 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 Hunters Lodge Inn 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 Hunters Lodge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chew Chew BBQSHED Mobile caterer | 1 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| RR Elite Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2021 |
| Luncheon Club at Bayford Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bayford Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Smithy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cleverchefs @ St Georges School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| PH Sports - St George's School (Bourton) School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Bourton and Zeals Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Hunters Lodge Inn
What is Hunters Lodge Inn's food hygiene rating?
Hunters Lodge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 23 May 2025.
Is Hunters Lodge Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hunters Lodge Inn last inspected?
Hunters Lodge Inn was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 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 Hunters Lodge Inn?
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 Hunters Lodge Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Hunters Lodge Inn holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hunters Lodge Inn 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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