The Deer Hub South West food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Somerset
The Deer Hub South West holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 8 Ilton Business Park, Main Street, Ilton, TA19 9DU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Deer Hub South West among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← The Deer Hub South West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Deer Hub South West 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 Deer Hub South West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Chipperfields Catering (Doughnuts and Slushies) Mobile caterer | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Simply Delicious (Black Van) Mobile caterer | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Simply Delicious (Red/White Van) Mobile caterer | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Ilton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| Merryfield Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Primary School and Afternoon Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Folly Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about The Deer Hub South West
What is The Deer Hub South West's food hygiene rating?
The Deer Hub South West has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Deer Hub South West 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Deer Hub South West last inspected?
The Deer Hub South West was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Deer Hub South West?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Deer Hub South West compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Deer Hub South West is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Deer Hub South West 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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