Somerset Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Somerset Bakehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: 5 Parrett Close, Langport, TA10 9PG
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Somerset Bakehouse sits behind roughly 4,827 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,827 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Somerset Bakehouse | |
| 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 Somerset Bakehouse 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 Somerset Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Little Bakery Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Pendra's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Kiln Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 December 2022 |
| The Handmade Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Fosters Newsagents Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Angel Hospitality Training School & Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Somerset Bakehouse
What is Somerset Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Somerset Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Somerset Bakehouse 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Somerset Bakehouse last inspected?
Somerset Bakehouse was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Somerset Bakehouse?
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 Somerset Bakehouse compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Somerset Bakehouse holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Somerset Bakehouse 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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