Boston Tea Party food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Boston Tea Party 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 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 25 Fore Street, Taunton, TA1 1JW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Boston Tea Party 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% | ← Boston Tea Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boston Tea Party 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 Boston Tea Party, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cosy Club Taunton Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cook Other catering premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2016 |
Questions about Boston Tea Party
What is Boston Tea Party's food hygiene rating?
Boston Tea Party has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Boston Tea Party 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 Boston Tea Party last inspected?
Boston Tea Party was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 Boston Tea Party?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Boston Tea Party compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Boston Tea Party is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Boston Tea Party 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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