The Langport Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Langport Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2023, 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: Cheapside, Langport, TA10 9PW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Langport Stores 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 Langport Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Langport Stores 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 Langport Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action for Children Spring The Levels Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Agricultal Innovation Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cannington News Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2006 |
| Croft Farm Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Friendly Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Cannington C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bridgwater College (Cannington Centre) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| EDF Cannington Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Langport Stores
What is The Langport Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Langport Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 September 2023.
Is The Langport Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Langport Stores last inspected?
The Langport Stores was last inspected on 20 September 2023, 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 The Langport Stores?
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 The Langport Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Langport Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Langport Stores 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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