The Bishops Table food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Bishops Table 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 12 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: The Bishops Palace, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2PD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Bishops Table among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Bishops Table | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 The Bishops Table 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 Bishops Table, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Cathedral Vicars Hall Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Wells Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Bishops Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Market Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
Questions about The Bishops Table
What is The Bishops Table's food hygiene rating?
The Bishops Table has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 12 January 2024.
Is The Bishops Table 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 The Bishops Table last inspected?
The Bishops Table was last inspected on 12 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 Bishops Table?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Bishops Table compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Bishops Table is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Bishops Table 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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