M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 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: Horse and Jockey The Horse And Jockey, Station Road, Binegar, BA3 4UH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey 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 M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J Croker Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Catering at George's Garden Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Little Pottery Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey
What is M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey's food hygiene rating?
M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 March 2024.
Is M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey last inspected?
M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey was last inspected on 22 March 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 M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey?
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 M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects M & N Hutchison T/A Horse and Jockey 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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