The New Foresters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The New Foresters 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: The New Foresters, 103 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The New Foresters 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 New Foresters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Foresters 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 New Foresters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bold & Brave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Europe Food Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Broadway Health Park Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Eastover Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| First Class Nurseries Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Food Plus Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about The New Foresters
What is The New Foresters's food hygiene rating?
The New Foresters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The New Foresters 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 New Foresters last inspected?
The New Foresters was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 New Foresters?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Foresters compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The New Foresters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The New Foresters 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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