Tony The Fruitman food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Tony The Fruitman 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 15 September 2021, more than 4 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: Tawny, Mill Lane, Chard, TA20 2AP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Tony The Fruitman among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Tony The Fruitman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Very 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 Tony The Fruitman 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 Tony The Fruitman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Community Hub Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| K Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Whites Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| A Tasquinha Da Moria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 December 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Manor Court Community Primary School School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Tony The Fruitman
What is Tony The Fruitman's food hygiene rating?
Tony The Fruitman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 September 2021.
Is Tony The Fruitman 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 Tony The Fruitman last inspected?
Tony The Fruitman was last inspected on 15 September 2021, more than 4 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 Tony The Fruitman?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tony The Fruitman compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Tony The Fruitman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Tony The Fruitman 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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