Lotus House Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Lotus House Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 February 2025, 16 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 South Street, Wincanton, BA9 9DL
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus House Takeaway sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Lotus House Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Lotus House Takeaway 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 Lotus House Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza and Grill Bar Wincanton Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Nog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| S & B Cinemas Limited Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Wincanton County Primary School and Holiday Club School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Wincanton Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Bootmakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Lovington Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Lotus House Takeaway
What is Lotus House Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lotus House Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Lotus House Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotus House Takeaway last inspected?
Lotus House Takeaway was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Lotus House Takeaway?
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 Lotus House Takeaway compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Lotus House Takeaway holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lotus House Takeaway 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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