The Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Potting Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: Town Furlong, Folly Road, Kingsbury Episcopi, TA12 6BH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Potting Shed among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Potting Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 The Potting Shed 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 Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Axe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Kingsbury Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Kingsbury Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Willows Childcare Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Sarah Langley Events Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about The Potting Shed
What is The Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Potting Shed 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potting Shed last inspected?
The Potting Shed was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 The Potting Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Potting Shed compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Potting Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Potting Shed 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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