The Kiln Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Kiln Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 December 2022, 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: The Old Bank, Cheapside, Langport, TA10 9PD
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kiln Cafe sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Kiln Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Kiln Cafe 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 The Kiln Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handmade Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Black Sheep Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Little Bakery Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Pendra's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Somerset Bakehouse Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Art Tea Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Fosters Newsagents Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Kiln Cafe
What is The Kiln Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Kiln Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 6 December 2022.
Is The Kiln Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kiln Cafe last inspected?
The Kiln Cafe was last inspected on 6 December 2022, 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 The Kiln Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kiln Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Kiln Cafe holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Kiln Cafe 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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