Rich's Farmhouse Cider food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Rich's Farmhouse Cider holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: Mill Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, TA9 4RD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Rich's Farmhouse Cider among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Rich's Farmhouse Cider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Rich's Farmhouse 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 Rich's Farmhouse Cider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cider Press Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bason Bridge Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2019 |
| Norville Bakery Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2016 |
| Mark Harvest Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Next Thing Education Camps School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Mark First & Pre School CE Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2015 |
Questions about Rich's Farmhouse Cider
What is Rich's Farmhouse Cider's food hygiene rating?
Rich's Farmhouse Cider has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Rich's Farmhouse Cider 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rich's Farmhouse Cider last inspected?
Rich's Farmhouse Cider was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 Rich's Farmhouse Cider?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rich's Farmhouse Cider compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Rich's Farmhouse Cider is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Rich's Farmhouse 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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