The Orchard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Orchard holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 102 Church Road, West Huntspill, TA9 3SA
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Orchard sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Orchard | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Orchard 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 Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen @ West Huntspill Primary Academy School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Huntspill & District Cricket Club Other catering premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Crossways Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Barneys TA9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Momtaj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Maisey's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| HK Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about The Orchard
What is The Orchard's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Orchard safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orchard last inspected?
The Orchard was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 The Orchard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orchard compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Orchard holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Orchard 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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