Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 14 April 2016, more than 10 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: Motor Fuel Limited Lydford Service Station, Fosse Way, West Lydford, TA11 7EY
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services 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% | ← Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services 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 Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Castle House Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Westfield Dairies Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2022 |
| Keinton Mandeville Primary School & Nursery School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| The Quarry Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Keinton Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Newlands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services
What is Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services's food hygiene rating?
Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 14 April 2016.
Is Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services last inspected?
Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services was last inspected on 14 April 2016, more than 10 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 Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chartman Ltd, Lydford Services 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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