Silver River Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Silver River Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 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: Silver River Take Away, 89 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Silver River Takeaway 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% | ← Silver River Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Silver River Takeaway 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 Silver River Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba Pizza Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Eastside Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Canton Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Chopsticks Asian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Kingfisher Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Taunton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Silver River Takeaway
What is Silver River Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Silver River Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Silver River Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Silver River Takeaway last inspected?
Silver River Takeaway was last inspected on 20 March 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 Silver River Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Silver River Takeaway compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Silver River Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Silver River Takeaway 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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