Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Canteen 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 7 September 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: The Cider Mills, Main Street, Dowlish Wake, TA19 0NY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Canteen 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% | ← Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Canteen 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 Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrys Cider Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Corner House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Ilminster Bowling and Tennis Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| The Royal Oak (r.oakilminsterltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Apple Orchard Pre School Ditton Street Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Herne View C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Canteen
What is Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Canteen 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 Canteen last inspected?
Canteen was last inspected on 7 September 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 Canteen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canteen compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Canteen 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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Understanding this rating
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