Sparkford Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Sparkford Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sparkford Inn was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, Sparkford, BA22 7JH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sparkford Inn 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% | ← Sparkford Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sparkford Inn 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 Sparkford Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Sparkford Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hazlegrove Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| McDonald's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Q&A Wines Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| At The Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Mattia Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Emmas Old School Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Sparkford Inn
What is Sparkford Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sparkford Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Sparkford Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sparkford Inn last inspected?
Sparkford Inn was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sparkford Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sparkford Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sparkford Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sparkford 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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