Townsend Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Townsend Garage 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 31 January 2024, more than 2 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: Bearley Lane, Tintinhull, BA22 8PF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Townsend Garage among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Townsend Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Townsend Garage 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 Townsend Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Plate Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Tintinhull House & Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| 14 Farm Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Tintinhull Village Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Tintinhull Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2023 |
| St Margarets Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Wisteria House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Community Youth Project Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Townsend Garage
What is Townsend Garage's food hygiene rating?
Townsend Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Townsend Garage 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 Townsend Garage last inspected?
Townsend Garage was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 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 Townsend Garage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townsend Garage compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Townsend Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Townsend Garage 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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