Buncombes Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Buncombes Garage 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 25 September 2015, more than 10 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: Buncombes Garage, 21 Huntspill Road, Highbridge, TA9 3DE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Buncombes Garage sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Buncombes Garage | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Buncombes Garage 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 Buncombes Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneys TA9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| HK Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Maisey's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Momtaj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Hope Baptist Church Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Mint Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cool Beans Coffee Cart Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Buncombes Garage
What is Buncombes Garage's food hygiene rating?
Buncombes Garage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 25 September 2015.
Is Buncombes Garage 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 Buncombes Garage last inspected?
Buncombes Garage was last inspected on 25 September 2015, more than 10 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 Buncombes Garage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Buncombes Garage compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Buncombes Garage holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Buncombes Garage 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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