B&M Taunton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
B&M Taunton 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 19 October 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 1, Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts B&M Taunton 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% | ← B&M Taunton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B&M Taunton 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 B&M Taunton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bridge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Bathpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Blackbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Blackbrook Leisure Centre and Spa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bumblees Preserves & The Chillees Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about B&M Taunton
What is B&M Taunton's food hygiene rating?
B&M Taunton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 October 2023.
Is B&M Taunton 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 B&M Taunton last inspected?
B&M Taunton was last inspected on 19 October 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 B&M Taunton?
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 B&M Taunton compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and B&M Taunton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects B&M Taunton 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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