Bishops Lydeard Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Bishops Lydeard Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 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 Mill House, 1 Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bishops Lydeard Mill 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% | ← Bishops Lydeard Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lethbridge Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bird in Hand Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Little Treasures Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2015 |
| Katy's House Childminding Caring Premises | 346 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mount Street Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 431 yards away | Exempt | |
| Quantock Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Quantock Pet & Equine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about Bishops Lydeard Mill
What is Bishops Lydeard Mill's food hygiene rating?
Bishops Lydeard Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Bishops Lydeard Mill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishops Lydeard Mill last inspected?
Bishops Lydeard Mill was last inspected on 29 January 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishops Lydeard Mill compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bishops Lydeard Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bishops Lydeard Mill 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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