B & M Retail LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
B & M Retail LTD holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 March 2015, more than 11 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: B & M Stores Focus Diy, Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PS
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so B & M Retail LTD sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← B & M Retail LTD | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 B & M Retail LTD 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 B & M Retail LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomb Burgers Mobile caterer | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Thatched Cottage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2026 |
| Ferndale Residential Home Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2011 |
| Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Avebury House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 November 2023 |
| Kilver Court Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Field House Somerset Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Whitstone Community School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about B & M Retail LTD
What is B & M Retail LTD's food hygiene rating?
B & M Retail LTD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 9 March 2015.
Is B & M Retail LTD safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was B & M Retail LTD last inspected?
B & M Retail LTD was last inspected on 9 March 2015, more than 11 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 B & M Retail LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Retail LTD compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Retail LTD holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects B & M Retail LTD 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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