The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot 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 15 March 2024, more than 2 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: The Cliffs, Cheddar, BS27 3QE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot 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% | ← The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot 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 Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Sweets & Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Lion Rock Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Waterfall Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Holly House Tea Rooms Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Caveman Shop at Cox's Cave Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2010 |
| Goughs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| The Shop at the Gorge Retailers - other | 123 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot
What is The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot's food hygiene rating?
The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 March 2024.
Is The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot 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 The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot last inspected?
The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot was last inspected on 15 March 2024, more than 2 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 The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot?
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 The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot 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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