Ad Astra food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Ad Astra holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: Orchardleigh Farm, Notting Hill Way, Stone Allerton, BS26 2NG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Ad Astra 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% | ← Ad Astra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 Ad Astra 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 Ad Astra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgworth Arena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Reach 4 A Snack Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Ad Astra
What is Ad Astra's food hygiene rating?
Ad Astra has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Ad Astra 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ad Astra last inspected?
Ad Astra was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Ad Astra?
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 Ad Astra compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ad Astra is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ad Astra 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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