North Petherton Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
North Petherton Convenience Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: North Petherton Convenience Store was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: North Petherton Post Office And Convenience Store, 125 Fore Street, North Petherton, TA6 6SB
How this rating has changed
North Petherton Convenience Store has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
A 1 is rare: only 34 of 5,505 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 162. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ← North Petherton Convenience Store | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 North Petherton Convenience Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to North Petherton Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A Slice Of Happiness Other catering premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Cafe Connect North Petherton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Dolphins Childcare Centre Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Branch House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2016 |
Questions about North Petherton Convenience Store
What is North Petherton Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
North Petherton Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 13 July 2026.
Is North Petherton Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was North Petherton Convenience Store last inspected?
North Petherton Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 July 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 North Petherton Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Petherton Convenience Store compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while North Petherton Convenience Store holds a 1. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects North Petherton Convenience Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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North Petherton Convenience Store is one of 39 rated food businesses in North Petherton. See every hygiene rating in North Petherton →
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