Southwest Game Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Southwest Game Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 September 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: 37 Silver Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DW
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Southwest Game Butchers sits behind roughly 4,819 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Southwest Game Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Southwest Game Butchers 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 Southwest Game Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| P. B. Fruits Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Gamesmaster Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Betty's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Minster Rooms Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Herne View C of E Primary School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Southwest Game Butchers
What is Southwest Game Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Southwest Game Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Southwest Game Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southwest Game Butchers last inspected?
Southwest Game Butchers was last inspected on 5 September 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 Southwest Game Butchers?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southwest Game Butchers compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Southwest Game Butchers holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Southwest Game Butchers 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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Southwest Game Butchers is one of 87 rated food businesses in Ilminster. See every hygiene rating in Ilminster →
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