The Flower Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Flower Tree 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 5 May 2023, more than 3 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: Higher Common, Cox's Lane, Hillcommon, TA4 1DU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Flower Tree among the 4,827 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← The Flower Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 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 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 The Flower Tree 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 Flower Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oake Bradford & Nynehead Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2015 |
| Oake Manor Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| The Coffee Mill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Cotford St Luke Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Fledglings Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| The Hub Cafe, St Lukes Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Flower Tree
What is The Flower Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Flower Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 May 2023.
Is The Flower Tree 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 Flower Tree last inspected?
The Flower Tree was last inspected on 5 May 2023, more than 3 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 The Flower Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Flower Tree compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Flower Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Flower Tree 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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