Whelans Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Whelans Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: 11 The Square, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JT
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Whelans Cafe among the 4,827 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← Whelans Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 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 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 Whelans Cafe 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 Whelans Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Wivey Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Phoenix Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2024 |
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Silver Street Centre Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Golden Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Tanner's Stores Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Whelans Cafe
What is Whelans Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Whelans Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Whelans Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whelans Cafe last inspected?
Whelans Cafe was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Whelans Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whelans Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Whelans Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Whelans Cafe 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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