Purple Sheep Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Purple Sheep Pantry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 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: Hughenden Centre, 25 Hughenden Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2UR
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Purple Sheep Pantry sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Purple Sheep Pantry | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Purple Sheep Pantry 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 Purple Sheep Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bristol House Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ashcombe Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Acer House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Chopsticks Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Caterlink @ South West Skills Campus School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ashcombe Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Purple Sheep Pantry
What is Purple Sheep Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Purple Sheep Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Purple Sheep Pantry 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Purple Sheep Pantry last inspected?
Purple Sheep Pantry was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purple Sheep Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Purple Sheep Pantry compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Purple Sheep Pantry holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Purple Sheep Pantry 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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