Chard Lord's Larder food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Chard Lord's Larder 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 15 December 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: ForeFront, 42 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Chard Lord's Larder 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% | ← Chard Lord's Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chard Lord's Larder 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 Chard Lord's Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2021 |
| Chard Independent School School/college/university | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Next Thing Education Camps School/college/university | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Cerdic Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cuddles & Care Children’s Day Nursery Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Play Days Pre-School Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Chard Methodist Church Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 November 2024 |
| Chard RFC Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
Questions about Chard Lord's Larder
What is Chard Lord's Larder's food hygiene rating?
Chard Lord's Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 December 2021.
Is Chard Lord's Larder 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 Chard Lord's Larder last inspected?
Chard Lord's Larder was last inspected on 15 December 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 Chard Lord's Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chard Lord's Larder compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Chard Lord's Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chard Lord's Larder 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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