Castle Cary RFC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Castle Cary RFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2012, more than 14 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: Castle Cary Rugby Football Club, Alhampton, Castle Cary, BA7 7PF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Castle Cary RFC among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Castle Cary RFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Castle Cary RFC 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 Castle Cary RFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Creamery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Crop Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Higher Farm Products Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Geese at Higher Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ansford Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Toybox Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Castle Cary RFC
What is Castle Cary RFC's food hygiene rating?
Castle Cary RFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 July 2012.
Is Castle Cary RFC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Cary RFC last inspected?
Castle Cary RFC was last inspected on 3 July 2012, more than 14 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 Castle Cary RFC?
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 Castle Cary RFC compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Cary RFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Castle Cary RFC 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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