Bristol & Exeter Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Bristol & Exeter Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 February 2013, more than 13 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: 135 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5JA
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bristol & Exeter Inn sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Bristol & Exeter Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bristol & Exeter 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 Bristol & Exeter Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold & Brave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Europe Food Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Broadway Health Park Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Daisy Vending Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| Eastover Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| First Class Nurseries Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Bristol & Exeter Inn
What is Bristol & Exeter Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bristol & Exeter Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 12 February 2013.
Is Bristol & Exeter Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bristol & Exeter Inn last inspected?
Bristol & Exeter Inn was last inspected on 12 February 2013, more than 13 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 Bristol & Exeter 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bristol & Exeter Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Bristol & Exeter Inn holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bristol & Exeter 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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