The Venue food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Venue holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 25 January 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: 42 South Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1SL
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Venue 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% | ← The Venue | |
| 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 The Venue 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 The Venue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Fudge Yourself Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2024 |
| Sweet Delights Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Fosso Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2017 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| F Griffiths & Sons Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Pickwicks Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about The Venue
What is The Venue's food hygiene rating?
The Venue has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 25 January 2024.
Is The Venue 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Venue last inspected?
The Venue was last inspected on 25 January 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 The Venue?
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 The Venue compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Venue holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Venue 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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