Meadow Somerset Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Meadow Somerset Limited 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Podshavers Barn, Pound Lane, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3DW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Meadow Somerset Limited 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% | ← Meadow Somerset Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Meadow Somerset Limited 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 Meadow Somerset Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy's House Childminding Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Treasures Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2015 |
| Mount Street Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Paper Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Daisy's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bishops Lydeard Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bishops Lydeard Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Meadow Somerset Limited
What is Meadow Somerset Limited's food hygiene rating?
Meadow Somerset Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Meadow Somerset Limited 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 Meadow Somerset Limited last inspected?
Meadow Somerset Limited was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Meadow Somerset Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meadow Somerset Limited compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Meadow Somerset Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Meadow Somerset Limited 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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