Friendly Spirit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Friendly Spirit 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
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Brook Street, Cannington Bridgwater, TA5 2HP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Friendly Spirit 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% | ← Friendly Spirit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Friendly Spirit 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 Friendly Spirit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannington C of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Croft Farm Family Butchers Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cannington News Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2006 |
| EDF Cannington Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Linpop's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Cannington Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2015 |
| Bridgwater College (Cannington Centre) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Agricultal Innovation Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Friendly Spirit
What is Friendly Spirit's food hygiene rating?
Friendly Spirit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Friendly Spirit 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 Friendly Spirit last inspected?
Friendly Spirit was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Friendly Spirit?
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 Friendly Spirit compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Friendly Spirit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Friendly Spirit 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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