The Chocolate Society food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
The Chocolate Society holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 February 2025, 17 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: Station Road Business Park, Station Road, Bruton, BA10 0EH
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chocolate Society sits behind roughly 4,827 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,827 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← The Chocolate Society | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Chocolate Society 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 Chocolate Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellarhand Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| 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 Chocolate Society
What is The Chocolate Society's food hygiene rating?
The Chocolate Society has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 10 February 2025.
Is The Chocolate Society safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chocolate Society last inspected?
The Chocolate Society was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 The Chocolate Society?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chocolate Society compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Chocolate Society holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Chocolate Society 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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