Higher Bridge Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Higher Bridge Farm 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 August 2024, 22 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: Higher Bridge Farm, Axe Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Higher Bridge Farm 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% | ← Higher Bridge Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Higher Bridge Farm 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 Higher Bridge Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapton Farm Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Higher Bridge Farm
What is Higher Bridge Farm's food hygiene rating?
Higher Bridge Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Higher Bridge Farm 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 Higher Bridge Farm last inspected?
Higher Bridge Farm was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Higher Bridge Farm?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higher Bridge Farm compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Higher Bridge Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Higher Bridge Farm 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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Understanding this rating
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