On The Rocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
On The Rocks 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 1 November 2022, more than 3 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: Galleries Restaurant And Wine Bar, The Cliffs, Cheddar, BS27 3QA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts On The Rocks 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% | ← On The Rocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 On The Rocks 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 On The Rocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2019 |
| Cheddar Kebab Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Rasoi at the Gorge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Riverside Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Simply Gorgeous Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| The Cheddar Gorge Fudge Shop Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2024 |
| Zen Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Edelweiss Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about On The Rocks
What is On The Rocks's food hygiene rating?
On The Rocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 November 2022.
Is On The Rocks 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 On The Rocks last inspected?
On The Rocks was last inspected on 1 November 2022, more than 3 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 On The Rocks?
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 On The Rocks compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and On The Rocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects On The Rocks 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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