HBOS Pantry food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
HBOS Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2023, more than 3 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: Communal Hall, Trowbridge Close, Highbridge, TA9 3AZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts HBOS Pantry 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% | ← HBOS Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 HBOS Pantry 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 HBOS Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Churchfield Nursery Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Burnham Road Stores Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Churchfield Church School School/college/university | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Highbridge Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Hope Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Aspen @ The King Alfred School Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about HBOS Pantry
What is HBOS Pantry's food hygiene rating?
HBOS Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 February 2023.
Is HBOS Pantry 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HBOS Pantry last inspected?
HBOS Pantry was last inspected on 27 February 2023, more than 3 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 HBOS Pantry?
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 HBOS Pantry compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and HBOS Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects HBOS Pantry 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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