The Lime Kiln Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Lime Kiln Inn 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
The rating dates from 15 February 2022, 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: 38 Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, TA6 5LU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Lime Kiln Inn 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% | ← The Lime Kiln Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lime Kiln Inn 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 Lime Kiln Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastover Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| First Class Nurseries Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Broadway Health Park Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Blake Hall Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Admirals Rest Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Daisy Vending Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| Admiral Blake Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Avalon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Lime Kiln Inn
What is The Lime Kiln Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lime Kiln Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 February 2022.
Is The Lime Kiln Inn 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 The Lime Kiln Inn last inspected?
The Lime Kiln Inn was last inspected on 15 February 2022, 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 The Lime Kiln Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lime Kiln Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Lime Kiln Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Lime Kiln Inn 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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