Shep's food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Somerset
Shep's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shep's was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Goldenhaye Industrial Estate, Goldenhaye Lane, Cricket St Thomas, TA20 4BU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Shep's 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% | ← Shep's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shep's 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 Shep's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket St Thomas Hotel Food Establishments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Cricket St Thomas Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Alpine Grove Touring Park Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2021 |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Corner House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Shep's
What is Shep's's food hygiene rating?
Shep's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Shep's 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shep's last inspected?
Shep's was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Shep's?
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 Shep's compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Shep's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Shep's 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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