Gifts by Gilbert food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Gifts by Gilbert 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 31 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.
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Gifts by Gilbert among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Gifts by Gilbert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Gifts by Gilbert 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.
Questions about Gifts by Gilbert
What is Gifts by Gilbert's food hygiene rating?
Gifts by Gilbert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Gifts by Gilbert 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 Gifts by Gilbert last inspected?
Gifts by Gilbert was last inspected on 31 May 2024, 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 Gifts by Gilbert?
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 Gifts by Gilbert compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Gifts by Gilbert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Gifts by Gilbert 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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