Stripy Duck food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Stripy Duck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Stripy Duck was inspected on 16 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: 35 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AH
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How this rating has changed
Stripy Duck has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Stripy Duck 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% | ← Stripy Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Stripy Duck 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 Stripy Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| DESI Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 July 2026 |
| The Sun Inn Takeaway Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bruton Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| At The Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 June 2026 |
| Bill The Butcher Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Old Pharmacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2026 |
| The Prickly Pear Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Stripy Duck
What is Stripy Duck's food hygiene rating?
Stripy Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Stripy Duck 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stripy Duck last inspected?
Stripy Duck was last inspected on 16 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 Stripy Duck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stripy Duck compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Stripy Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Stripy Duck 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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