The Farmers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Farmers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Farmers Arms Inn, Combe Florey, TA4 3HZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Farmers Arms 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% | ← The Farmers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farmers Arms 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 Farmers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Stags Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 December 2024 |
| Stoneage Organics Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Bishops Lydeard Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Dunkirk Memorial House Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bashfords Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Daisy's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Farmers Arms
What is The Farmers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Farmers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Farmers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Farmers Arms last inspected?
The Farmers Arms was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months 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 Farmers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Farmers Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Farmers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Farmers Arms 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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