The Old Rectory Brean food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Old Rectory Brean holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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 Old Rectory, Church Road, Brean, TA8 2SF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Old Rectory Brean among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 88% | ← The Old Rectory Brean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Old Rectory Brean 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 Old Rectory Brean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Watering Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ice n Cold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| The Beachcomber Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Sunnyside Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bunnies Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2024 |
| Warren Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Warren Fish & Chip Shop + Nesses Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Old Rectory Brean
What is The Old Rectory Brean's food hygiene rating?
The Old Rectory Brean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Old Rectory Brean 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Rectory Brean last inspected?
The Old Rectory Brean was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Old Rectory Brean?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Rectory Brean compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Rectory Brean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old Rectory Brean 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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