Budgens - Wembdon food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Budgens - Wembdon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shell Wembdon Service Station, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, TA5 2BU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Budgens - Wembdon 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% | ← Budgens - Wembdon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens - Wembdon 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 Budgens - Wembdon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aspens @ Wembdon St George's Church School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| BAM FM @ St Mary's School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Durleigh Sailing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Dunkery Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Haygrove School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Budgens - Wembdon
What is Budgens - Wembdon's food hygiene rating?
Budgens - Wembdon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Budgens - Wembdon 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens - Wembdon last inspected?
Budgens - Wembdon was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Budgens - Wembdon?
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 Budgens - Wembdon compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens - Wembdon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Budgens - Wembdon 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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