The Hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Hut 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 19 April 2026, 2 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: Winchester Farm, Draycott Road, Cheddar, BS27 3RP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Hut 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% | ← The Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hut 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 Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booters Cafe Cheddar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Pizza@thebrewery Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Nyland Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2016 |
| Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Besley's Fruits Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cheddar Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fairlands Middle School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Hut
What is The Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 April 2026.
Is The Hut 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 The Hut last inspected?
The Hut was last inspected on 19 April 2026, 2 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 Hut?
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 The Hut compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Hut 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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