Masonic Hall Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Masonic Hall Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4EB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Masonic Hall Catering 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% | ← Masonic Hall Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Masonic Hall Catering 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 Masonic Hall Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Care Ltd Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Cafe Expresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Blue Moon Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Coffee Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cafe Algarve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Brisco Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Corner Club Taunton Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Masonic Hall Catering
What is Masonic Hall Catering's food hygiene rating?
Masonic Hall Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 November 2022.
Is Masonic Hall Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masonic Hall Catering last inspected?
Masonic Hall Catering was last inspected on 30 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 Masonic Hall Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masonic Hall Catering compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Masonic Hall Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Masonic Hall Catering 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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