Gatcombe Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Gatcombe Farm Shop 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 28 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: Gatcombe, Gatcombe Lane, Long Ashton, BS48 3QT
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Gatcombe Farm Shop among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Gatcombe Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Gatcombe Farm Shop 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 Gatcombe Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bus Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| EDEN Treat Collection Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Belmont Estate Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Little Tipple (The) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Old Library (The) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Charlton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Piccolo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Gatcombe Farm Shop
What is Gatcombe Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Gatcombe Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Gatcombe Farm Shop 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 Gatcombe Farm Shop last inspected?
Gatcombe Farm Shop was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gatcombe Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gatcombe Farm Shop compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Gatcombe Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Gatcombe Farm Shop 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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