The Hunters Lodge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Hunters Lodge Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 March 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: Hunters Lodge Inn Old Bristol Road, Priddy, Wells, BA5 3AR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Hunters Lodge Inn 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 Hunters Lodge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hunters Lodge Inn 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 Hunters Lodge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landsky Group Ltd, Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Priddy & St Lawrence's Federation School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2023 |
| Ebbor Gorge Beef Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Wookey Hole Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Wookey Hole Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Wookey Hole Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Wookey Hole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cheddar Mendip Heights Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2017 |
Questions about The Hunters Lodge Inn
What is The Hunters Lodge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hunters Lodge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 March 2024.
Is The Hunters Lodge Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hunters Lodge Inn last inspected?
The Hunters Lodge Inn was last inspected on 8 March 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 The Hunters Lodge Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hunters Lodge Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Hunters Lodge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Hunters Lodge Inn 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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