Ivy House Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Ivy House Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 December 2021, more than 4 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: Ivy House Park, Henlade Taunton, TA3 5HR
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Ivy House Social Club sits behind roughly 5,366 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ← Ivy House Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ivy House Social Club 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 Ivy House Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblees Preserves & The Chillees Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| B&M Taunton Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Creech St Michael Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Creech St Michael Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Creech St. Michael Vc Primary School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Blackbrook Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Ivy House Social Club
What is Ivy House Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Ivy House Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 10 December 2021.
Is Ivy House Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ivy House Social Club last inspected?
Ivy House Social Club was last inspected on 10 December 2021, more than 4 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 Ivy House Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ivy House Social Club compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Ivy House Social Club holds a 3. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ivy House Social Club 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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