Stocklinch Shepherds Hut food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Stocklinch Shepherds Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2022, more than 3 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: The Old Post Office, Owl Street, Stocklinch, TA19 9JG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Stocklinch Shepherds Hut 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% | ← Stocklinch Shepherds Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Stocklinch Shepherds Hut 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 Stocklinch Shepherds Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Football Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| The Barrington Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Barrington Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Hassockmoor Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Stocklinch Shepherds Hut
What is Stocklinch Shepherds Hut's food hygiene rating?
Stocklinch Shepherds Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 12 October 2022.
Is Stocklinch Shepherds Hut 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stocklinch Shepherds Hut last inspected?
Stocklinch Shepherds Hut was last inspected on 12 October 2022, more than 3 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 Stocklinch Shepherds Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Stocklinch Shepherds Hut compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Stocklinch Shepherds Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Stocklinch Shepherds Hut 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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