Silvans food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Somerset
Silvans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: 26a Fore Street, Taunton, TA1 1JQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Silvans 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% | ← Silvans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Silvans 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 Silvans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cosy Club Taunton Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Bos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| County Classic Motor Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Silvans
What is Silvans's food hygiene rating?
Silvans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Silvans 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Silvans last inspected?
Silvans was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Silvans?
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 Silvans compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Silvans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Silvans 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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