Mallabones food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Mallabones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Mallabones among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Mallabones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Mallabones 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 Mallabones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust - Misterton School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cedrics at The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| @ Sue's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Mallabones
What is Mallabones's food hygiene rating?
Mallabones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Mallabones 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mallabones last inspected?
Mallabones was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 Mallabones?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mallabones compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Mallabones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Mallabones 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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