Wivey Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Wivey Kitchen 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 15 May 2024, 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: 8-10 North Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Wivey Kitchen 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% | ← Wivey Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wivey Kitchen 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 Wivey Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 11 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Whelans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Tanner's Stores Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Thornes Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wivey Larder Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 62 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Wivey Kitchen
What is Wivey Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Wivey Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Wivey Kitchen 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 Wivey Kitchen last inspected?
Wivey Kitchen was last inspected on 15 May 2024, 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 Wivey Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wivey Kitchen compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Wivey Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wivey Kitchen 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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