Chapel Cross Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Chapel Cross Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2022, more than 3 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: Chapel Cross, Old A303 Chapel Cross, South Cadbury, BA22 7ET
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Chapel Cross Tea Room among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Chapel Cross Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Chapel Cross Tea Room 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 Chapel Cross Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Cross Tearoom Cheesemaking Manufacturers/packers | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Teals Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Camelot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| North Cadbury Village Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Catash Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Dorset Delights Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
Questions about Chapel Cross Tea Room
What is Chapel Cross Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Chapel Cross Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 July 2022.
Is Chapel Cross Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chapel Cross Tea Room last inspected?
Chapel Cross Tea Room was last inspected on 15 July 2022, more than 3 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 Chapel Cross Tea Room?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapel Cross Tea Room compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Chapel Cross Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chapel Cross Tea Room 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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