The Brewery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: The Brewery, 47 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Brewery 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% | ← The Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brewery 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 Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station) Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Merriott Bowls Club Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| ARK Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Merriott Primary School and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Moorlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Budgens Merriott Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| The Feed Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Merriott Social Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Brewery
What is The Brewery's food hygiene rating?
The Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 October 2021.
Is The Brewery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brewery last inspected?
The Brewery was last inspected on 19 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 Brewery?
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 Brewery compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Brewery 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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