The Nog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Nog Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 September 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: South Street, Wincanton, BA9 9DL
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nog Inn 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% | ← The Nog Inn | |
| 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 The Nog 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 Nog Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Pizza and Grill Bar Wincanton Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 February 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 The Nog Inn
What is The Nog Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Nog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The Nog Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nog Inn last inspected?
The Nog Inn was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Nog Inn?
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 The Nog Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Nog Inn holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Nog 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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