Reach food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Reach holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: South Petherton Youth Club, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5AU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Reach among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Reach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Reach 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 Reach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Petherton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| The Pavilion Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| South Petherton C of E Infants Pre-School School/college/university | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Petherton Arts Trust and Coffee Morning Other catering premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Burnworthy House Caring Premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Saddlers Wine Shop Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Bloom Wine Company Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Reach
What is Reach's food hygiene rating?
Reach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Reach 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reach last inspected?
Reach was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Reach?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reach compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Reach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Reach 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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