Goughs Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Goughs Cafe 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 4 May 2022, 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: Cheddar Showcaves, Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar, BS27 3QF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Goughs Cafe 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% | ← Goughs Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goughs Cafe 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 Goughs Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caveman Shop at Cox's Cave Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2010 |
| The Shop at the Gorge Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Holly House Tea Rooms Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Carousel Sweets & Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Lion Rock Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Waterfall Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Goughs Cafe
What is Goughs Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Goughs Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 May 2022.
Is Goughs Cafe 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 Goughs Cafe last inspected?
Goughs Cafe was last inspected on 4 May 2022, 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 Goughs Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Goughs Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Goughs Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Goughs Cafe 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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