The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Malt Shovel Inn, Blackmore Lane, Cannington, TA5 2NE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Very 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 Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington 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 Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmore Farm House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Blackmore Farm Shop Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Brymore School Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Impact Food Group @ Brymore Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2021 |
| Field Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| SPAR Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington
What is The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington's food hygiene rating?
The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington last inspected?
The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington was last inspected on 15 May 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 The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Malt Shovel Inn, Cannington 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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