Unwrapped Essentials food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Unwrapped Essentials holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 May 2024, more than 2 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: The Ground Floor Shop Triangle House, The Triangle, Castle Cary, BA7 7NW
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Unwrapped Essentials 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% | ← Unwrapped Essentials | |
| 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 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 Unwrapped Essentials 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 Unwrapped Essentials, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Market Garden Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Save The Children Retailers - other | 120 yards away | Exempt | |
| Castle Cary Primary School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Castle Fryer Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Unwrapped Essentials
What is Unwrapped Essentials's food hygiene rating?
Unwrapped Essentials has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 7 May 2024.
Is Unwrapped Essentials 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unwrapped Essentials last inspected?
Unwrapped Essentials was last inspected on 7 May 2024, more than 2 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 Unwrapped Essentials?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unwrapped Essentials compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Unwrapped Essentials holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Unwrapped Essentials 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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