Podymore Inn and Steakhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Podymore Inn and Steakhouse 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 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Podimore, Nr Yeovil, BA22 8JF
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Podymore Inn and Steakhouse 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% | ← Podymore Inn and Steakhouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Podymore Inn and Steakhouse 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 Podymore Inn and Steakhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Podimore Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Podimore Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| SST Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Subway - Asda Stores Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Church Farm Barn Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2021 |
| Warnefords Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Catering Department (Main Galley and Other Food Units) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Podymore Inn and Steakhouse
What is Podymore Inn and Steakhouse's food hygiene rating?
Podymore Inn and Steakhouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Podymore Inn and Steakhouse 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 Podymore Inn and Steakhouse last inspected?
Podymore Inn and Steakhouse was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months 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 Podymore Inn and Steakhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Podymore Inn and Steakhouse compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Podymore Inn and Steakhouse holds a 3. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Podymore Inn and Steakhouse 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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