The Place food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Place 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 8 May 2024, 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: Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Place 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% | ← The Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Place 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 Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Carriage Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2025 |
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
| Pinsents Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Belly Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Rio D’Oro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2026 |
| Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Burnt Honey @ Pithers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Place
What is The Place's food hygiene rating?
The Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 May 2024.
Is The Place 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 The Place last inspected?
The Place was last inspected on 8 May 2024, 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 Place?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Place compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Place 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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Understanding this rating
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The Place is one of 41 rated food businesses in Castle Cary. See every hygiene rating in Castle Cary →
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