Strawberry Special Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Strawberry Special 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 23 July 2010, more than 15 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: The Strawberry Special, Station Road, Draycott, BS27 3TQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Strawberry Special Inn 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% | ← Strawberry Special Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Strawberry Special 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 Strawberry Special Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Landsky Group Ltd Caring Premises | 329 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Laurels Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cheddar Valley Community Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2009 |
| The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Strawberry Special Inn
What is Strawberry Special Inn's food hygiene rating?
Strawberry Special Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 July 2010.
Is Strawberry Special 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 Strawberry Special Inn last inspected?
Strawberry Special Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2010, more than 15 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 Strawberry Special 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strawberry Special Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Strawberry Special Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Strawberry Special 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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