The Cellarhand food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Cellarhand 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 29 November 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: Unit 6b Old Mill Business Park, Station Road, BA10 0EH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Cellarhand 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% | ← The Cellarhand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cellarhand 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 Cellarhand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chocolate Society Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Godminster (Factory Shop) Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Barefoots Orchard Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Bruton Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 259 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bruton Mini Day Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Wellnessworkswest Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Durslade Farm Shop Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cellarhand
What is The Cellarhand's food hygiene rating?
The Cellarhand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 November 2023.
Is The Cellarhand 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 Cellarhand last inspected?
The Cellarhand was last inspected on 29 November 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 Cellarhand?
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 Cellarhand compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Cellarhand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Cellarhand 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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