Bennett's Cider food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Bennett's Cider holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 1 November 2023, 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: Chestnut Farm, Edithmead Lane, Edithmead, TA9 4HB
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bennett's Cider 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% | ← Bennett's Cider | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bennett's Cider 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 Bennett's Cider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Chickies Scotch Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Isleport Employee Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bristol Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Brent Knoll Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Atlas Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Bennett's Cider
What is Bennett's Cider's food hygiene rating?
Bennett's Cider has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 1 November 2023.
Is Bennett's Cider 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bennett's Cider last inspected?
Bennett's Cider was last inspected on 1 November 2023, 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 Bennett's Cider?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bennett's Cider compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Bennett's Cider holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bennett's Cider 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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