Admirals Rest food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Admirals Rest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2016, more than 9 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: 5 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Admirals Rest 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% | ← Admirals Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Admirals Rest 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 Admirals Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Blake Hall Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Admiral Blake Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bar 27 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Carnival Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chickaros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bridge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Admirals Rest
What is Admirals Rest's food hygiene rating?
Admirals Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 12 October 2016.
Is Admirals Rest 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Admirals Rest last inspected?
Admirals Rest was last inspected on 12 October 2016, more than 9 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 Admirals Rest?
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 Admirals Rest compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Admirals Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Admirals Rest 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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