Garden End Dairy food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Garden End Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Garden End Farm, Wells Road, Panborough, BA5 1PN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Garden End Dairy 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% | ← Garden End Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Garden End Dairy 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 Garden End Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Care Homes (Wells) Ltd Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Doublegate B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Wookey Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Sweets Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Fabulous Lunch Company Ltd Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Pisces Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bluebird Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Garden End Dairy
What is Garden End Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Garden End Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Garden End Dairy 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garden End Dairy last inspected?
Garden End Dairy was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Garden End Dairy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garden End Dairy compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Garden End Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Garden End Dairy 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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