The Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Bear Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 May 2026, 3 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.
This sits in the middle for Somerset, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 98% score 4 or 5. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: 12 Market Place, Wincanton, BA9 9LP
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bear Inn sits behind roughly 5,360 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ← The Bear Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 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 The Bear Inn 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 Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mushroom Shop Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Wincanton Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| Market House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 59 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bootmakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Lovington Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| Wincanton Post Office Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Clementina Delicatessen & Gifts Ltd Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Rule #65 - Cycle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The Bear Inn
What is The Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Bear Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bear Inn last inspected?
The Bear Inn was last inspected on 21 May 2026, 3 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 Bear Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bear Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Bear Inn holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Bear Inn 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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