Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2024, more than 2 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: Cary Fitzpaine Road, Charlton Mackrell, BA22 8JB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse 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% | ← Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse 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 Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Podimore Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| SST Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Subway - Asda Stores Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Yeovil Podimore Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Podymore Inn and Steakhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| The Bakery West Camel Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Broadways Rare Breed Porkers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
Questions about Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse
What is Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse last inspected?
Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 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 Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse?
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 Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse 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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