British Flag food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
British Flag holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: British Flag was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 79-83 Chilton Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3HX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts British Flag 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% | ← British Flag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 British Flag 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 British Flag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowpill News Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2011 |
| Bridgwater Play Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cafe @ Activity Warehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| BAM FM at Chilton Trinity Technology College School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Admirals Landing Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about British Flag
What is British Flag's food hygiene rating?
British Flag has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 May 2026.
Is British Flag 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was British Flag last inspected?
British Flag was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 British Flag?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 British Flag compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and British Flag is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects British Flag 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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Understanding this rating
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