Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Bear Inn 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 17 February 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: Bear Inn Street The Bear Hotel, 53 High Street, Street, BA16 0EF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bear 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% | ← Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles 'n Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bull & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bubble T Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Chickies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Lanes Coffee Mobile caterer | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Lindt & Sprungli (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Load o waffle ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Bear Inn
What is Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 February 2024.
Is Bear 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bear Inn last inspected?
Bear Inn was last inspected on 17 February 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 Bear 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 Bear Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bear Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bear 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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