The Newt in Somerset food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Newt in Somerset holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Emily Estate, Hadspen, BA7 7NG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Newt in Somerset 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% | ← The Newt in Somerset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Newt in Somerset 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 Newt in Somerset, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shatwell X Comins Tea Pop Up Tea House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 July 2023 |
| The Farmyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Apple HQ Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Montague Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Newt in Somerset
What is The Newt in Somerset's food hygiene rating?
The Newt in Somerset has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Newt in Somerset 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Newt in Somerset last inspected?
The Newt in Somerset was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 The Newt in Somerset?
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 Newt in Somerset compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Newt in Somerset is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Newt in Somerset 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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