The Hankridge Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Hankridge Arms 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hankridge Arms sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Hankridge Arms | |
| 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 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 The Hankridge Arms 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 The Hankridge Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| B&M Taunton Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Bridge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Bathpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Blackbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Hankridge Arms
What is The Hankridge Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hankridge Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 11 February 2026.
Is The Hankridge Arms 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 The Hankridge Arms last inspected?
The Hankridge Arms was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 The Hankridge Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Hankridge Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Hankridge Arms holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Hankridge Arms 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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