Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2011, 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: Burcott Mill Guest House, Wookey Road, Burcott, BA5 1NJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom 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% | ← Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom 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 Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burcott Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Burcott Mill Manufacturers/packers | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Honeycroft Farm Manufacturers/packers | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Wookey Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Greenacre Piggery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2022 |
| Orchard Vale Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Tor Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Wells Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom
What is Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 November 2011.
Is Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom last inspected?
Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom was last inspected on 15 November 2011, 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 Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom?
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 Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom 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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