ARK food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
ARK 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
This is a fresh result: ARK was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Merriott Village Hall, Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QG
How this rating has changed
ARK was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
That puts ARK among the 4,819 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← ARK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 ARK 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 ARK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Merriott Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Moorlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Brewery Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station) Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Merriott Social Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Merriott Primary School and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Merriott Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about ARK
What is ARK's food hygiene rating?
ARK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 July 2026.
Is ARK 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 ARK last inspected?
ARK was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 ARK?
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 ARK compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and ARK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects ARK 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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Understanding this rating
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ARK is one of 15 rated food businesses in Merriott. See every hygiene rating in Merriott →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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