The Cobblestones food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Cobblestones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2022, 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: 71 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Cobblestones among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← The Cobblestones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 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 The Cobblestones 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 Cobblestones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Europe Food Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bella's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Akropolis / Elysian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cafe Dos Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Broadway Health Park Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Eastover Food and Wine Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about The Cobblestones
What is The Cobblestones's food hygiene rating?
The Cobblestones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 November 2022.
Is The Cobblestones 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cobblestones last inspected?
The Cobblestones was last inspected on 10 November 2022, 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 The Cobblestones?
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 The Cobblestones compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Cobblestones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Cobblestones 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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