Bilby's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Bilby's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 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: 6 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7JY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bilby's 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% | ← Bilby's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bilby's 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 Bilby's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar5/Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dailyz Tech Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Exempt | |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Crewkerne Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2021 |
| MysticalAura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Crooked Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Barley Sugar Bakehouse Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Bilby's
What is Bilby's's food hygiene rating?
Bilby's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Bilby's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bilby's last inspected?
Bilby's was last inspected on 11 July 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 Bilby's?
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 Bilby's compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bilby's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bilby's 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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