The Lemon Tree Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Lemon Tree Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 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: 2 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Lemon Tree Deli 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 Lemon Tree Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lemon Tree Deli 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 Lemon Tree Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Saskia's Flower Essences Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Clementina Delicatessen & Gifts Ltd Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Whole (Trading as Mary Phillip Fergus Ltd) Other catering premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Wincanton Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| Sushi in the Stix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Good Measure Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rule #65 - Cycle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The Lemon Tree Deli
What is The Lemon Tree Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Lemon Tree Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 July 2025.
Is The Lemon Tree Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lemon Tree Deli last inspected?
The Lemon Tree Deli was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Lemon Tree Deli?
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 Lemon Tree Deli compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Lemon Tree Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Lemon Tree Deli 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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