The Mint Lounge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Mint Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 7 Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mint Lounge sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← The Mint Lounge | |
| 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 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 The Mint Lounge 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 Mint Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Vape and Juice South West Ltd Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| The Crooked Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| MysticalAura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Crewkerne Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2021 |
| Tiger Chan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Corner kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Mint Lounge
What is The Mint Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Mint Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Mint Lounge 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mint Lounge last inspected?
The Mint Lounge was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Mint Lounge?
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 The Mint Lounge compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Mint Lounge holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Mint Lounge 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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