Spice Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Spice Cottage 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 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Union Street, Cheddar, BS27 3NB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Spice Cottage 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% | ← Spice Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Spice Cottage 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 Spice Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Housing Association Caring Premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Clarke’s of Cheddar Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Court House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bouquet Florist Retailers - other | 86 yards away | Exempt | |
| Jai Dee Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bath Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Spice Cottage
What is Spice Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Spice Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Spice Cottage 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 Spice Cottage last inspected?
Spice Cottage was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Spice Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Cottage compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Spice Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Spice Cottage 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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