Pen Mill Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Pen Mill Food & Wine 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 30 November 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: 40-42 Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pen Mill Food & Wine among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Pen Mill Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pen Mill Food & Wine 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 Pen Mill Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways School School/college/university | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bean and Gone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| D's Baps Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cambian Lufton Manor College - White Horse Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club at Pen Mill Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Yeovil - Sherborne Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Filipino Rice Supply Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
Questions about Pen Mill Food & Wine
What is Pen Mill Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Pen Mill Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 November 2021.
Is Pen Mill Food & Wine 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 Pen Mill Food & Wine last inspected?
Pen Mill Food & Wine was last inspected on 30 November 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 Pen Mill Food & Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pen Mill Food & Wine compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pen Mill Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pen Mill Food & Wine 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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