The Ruishton Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Ruishton Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Ruishton Inn was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ruishton Inn, Ruishton, TA3 5JW
How it compares in Somerset
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 5,514 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 178. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ← The Ruishton Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ruishton Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ruishton Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblees Preserves & The Chillees Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| B&M Taunton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Creech St Michael Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Creech St. Michael Vc Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Creech St Michael Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bathpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about The Ruishton Inn
What is The Ruishton Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ruishton Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Ruishton Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Ruishton Inn last inspected?
The Ruishton Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Ruishton Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ruishton Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Ruishton Inn holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Ruishton Inn 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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