The Muddled Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Muddled Man holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 December 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: Lower Street, West Chinnock, TA18 7PT
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Muddled Man sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Muddled Man | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Muddled Man 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 Muddled Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of The Wild Manufacturers/packers | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| North Down Orchard Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Bagnell Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Bagnell Farm Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| SFB Butchery Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Amy's Tea room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Norton Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2022 |
| Play Haven Soft Play Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Muddled Man
What is The Muddled Man's food hygiene rating?
The Muddled Man has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 8 December 2025.
Is The Muddled Man safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Muddled Man last inspected?
The Muddled Man was last inspected on 8 December 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 Muddled Man?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Muddled Man compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Muddled Man holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Muddled Man 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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