Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park 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 August 2022, 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: Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2QL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park 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% | ← Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park 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 Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Evans & Son Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Exmoor Ham Company Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Rock Inn t/a 3 Flavours Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 March 2026 |
| Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2005 |
Questions about Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park
What is Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park's food hygiene rating?
Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 August 2022.
Is Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park 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 Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park last inspected?
Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park was last inspected on 5 August 2022, 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 Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park 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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