Bridgwater Self Serve food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Bridgwater Self Serve holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 141 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4AZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bridgwater Self Serve among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Bridgwater Self Serve | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bridgwater Self Serve 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 Bridgwater Self Serve, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2008 |
| Fruit Corner Ltd Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Cross Rifles Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bridgwater & Albion RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bridgwater Play Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cafe @ Activity Warehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Bridgwater Self Serve
What is Bridgwater Self Serve's food hygiene rating?
Bridgwater Self Serve has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 May 2023.
Is Bridgwater Self Serve 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridgwater Self Serve last inspected?
Bridgwater Self Serve was last inspected on 18 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Bridgwater Self Serve?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridgwater Self Serve compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bridgwater Self Serve is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bridgwater Self Serve 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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