Gilbert & Swayne food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Gilbert & Swayne holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2019, more than 6 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: 1 Gilberts Corner, Burnetts Lane, Baltonsborough, BA6 8RB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Gilbert & Swayne 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% | ← Gilbert & Swayne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gilbert & Swayne 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 Gilbert & Swayne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2012 |
| Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Baltonsborough Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Mill House Honey Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| Millfield School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Tall Trees Glamping Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Glastonbury Vineyard Six Brothers Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
Questions about Gilbert & Swayne
What is Gilbert & Swayne's food hygiene rating?
Gilbert & Swayne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 October 2019.
Is Gilbert & Swayne 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilbert & Swayne last inspected?
Gilbert & Swayne was last inspected on 8 October 2019, more than 6 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 Gilbert & Swayne?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gilbert & Swayne compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Gilbert & Swayne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Gilbert & Swayne 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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