Tare & Tide food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Tare & Tide holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 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: 18 Lower Middle Street, Taunton, TA1 1SF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Tare & Tide 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% | ← Tare & Tide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tare & Tide 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 Tare & Tide, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold & Brave - Young Somerset Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Coffee # 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| 9|15 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bold and Brave Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| County Classic Motor Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Brewhouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Tare & Tide
What is Tare & Tide's food hygiene rating?
Tare & Tide has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Tare & Tide 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tare & Tide last inspected?
Tare & Tide was last inspected on 13 February 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 Tare & Tide?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tare & Tide compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Tare & Tide is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Tare & Tide 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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