Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: The Shambles, Shepton Beauchamp, TA19 0LQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli 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% | ← Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli 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 Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 January 2025 |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School School/college/university | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Shepton Beauchamp Events Team Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 March 2024 |
| The John Halsey Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| The Pottery Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Hassockmoor Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Strode Dining and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| The Barrington Bakery Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli
What is Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli's food hygiene rating?
Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli 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 Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli last inspected?
Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli 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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