Longton Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Somerset
Longton Court holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: 8 Longton Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1LT
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Longton Court sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Longton Court | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Longton Court 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 Longton Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassette Tapers Barber Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Charm Candle Studio & Friends Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ambleside Nursing Home Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bristol Road Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Brit Cafe Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Black Cat Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Clara's Cafe @ Weston-super-Mare Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Longton Court
What is Longton Court's food hygiene rating?
Longton Court has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Longton Court 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longton Court last inspected?
Longton Court was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longton Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Longton Court compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Longton Court holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Longton Court 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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