The Commercial Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Commercial Inn 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 2 Redgate Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5BG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Commercial Inn 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 Commercial Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Commercial 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 Commercial Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold & Brave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bridgwater College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Daisy Vending Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| Europe Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Broadway Health Park Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Centre Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about The Commercial Inn
What is The Commercial Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Commercial Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Commercial Inn 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 Commercial Inn last inspected?
The Commercial Inn was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Commercial Inn?
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 The Commercial Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Commercial Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Commercial 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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Understanding this rating
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