The Tadpole food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Tadpole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2021, 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: Park Cottage, Frog Lane, Kingsdon, TA11 7LL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Tadpole among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← The Tadpole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 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 Tadpole 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 Tadpole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsdon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Kingsdon Community Shop Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Steve Attwell Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2021 |
| Glenda Spooner World Horse Welfare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Lytes Cary Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Tadpole
What is The Tadpole's food hygiene rating?
The Tadpole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 October 2021.
Is The Tadpole 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tadpole last inspected?
The Tadpole was last inspected on 5 October 2021, 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 The Tadpole?
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 Tadpole compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Tadpole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Tadpole 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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