The Blake Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Blake Arms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2022, more than 3 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: 9 Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Blake Arms Hotel 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 Blake Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Blake Arms Hotel 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 Blake Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bar Brunel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Deluxe Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boom Tingz Burgerz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Benotti & Co Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Alex's Tapas & Artichoke Gastro Pub @ The Great Escape Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Excel Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| BOS Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Blake Arms Hotel
What is The Blake Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Blake Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 November 2022.
Is The Blake Arms Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blake Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Blake Arms Hotel was last inspected on 11 November 2022, more than 3 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 Blake Arms Hotel?
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 The Blake Arms Hotel compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Blake Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Blake Arms Hotel 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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