Thai Elephant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Thai Elephant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2023, 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: 166 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 0NH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Thai Elephant 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% | ← Thai Elephant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thai Elephant 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 Thai Elephant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthurs Court Care Home Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Break n Dish Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Park Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Another one bites the crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fondo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Greggs Plc Manufacturers/packers | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
Questions about Thai Elephant
What is Thai Elephant's food hygiene rating?
Thai Elephant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Thai Elephant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thai Elephant last inspected?
Thai Elephant was last inspected on 9 November 2023, 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 Thai Elephant?
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 Thai Elephant compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Thai Elephant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Thai Elephant 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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