The Barley Sugar Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Barley Sugar Bakehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, more than 2 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: 4 Oxen Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7HN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Barley Sugar Bakehouse among the 4,827 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← The Barley Sugar Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Barley Sugar Bakehouse 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 Barley Sugar Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Open Doors Somerset Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Barrett Bros Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Market Street Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Parrett & Axe Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Corner kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crewkerne Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about The Barley Sugar Bakehouse
What is The Barley Sugar Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Sugar Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 November 2023.
Is The Barley Sugar Bakehouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barley Sugar Bakehouse last inspected?
The Barley Sugar Bakehouse was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Barley Sugar Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Barley Sugar Bakehouse compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley Sugar Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Barley Sugar Bakehouse 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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