Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 79 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PB
How it compares in Somerset
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 5,514 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 212. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ← Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA in Banat Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Efes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Crystal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Centenary Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Daily Needs Food & Wine Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bare Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Compass Disability Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop
What is Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop's food hygiene rating?
Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop last inspected?
Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Madina Butcher and Grocery Shop holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Madina Butcher and Grocery 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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