The Laurels food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
The Laurels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Laurels was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Westfield Lane, Draycott, Cheddar, BS27 3TN
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How this rating has changed
The Laurels was re-inspected on 20 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Laurels among the 4,819 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← The Laurels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 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 Laurels 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 Laurels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Valley Community Church Other catering premises | 223 yards away | Exempt | |
| Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 288 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Landsky Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2010 |
| Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Besley's Fruits Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Laurels
What is The Laurels's food hygiene rating?
The Laurels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 July 2026.
Is The Laurels 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Laurels last inspected?
The Laurels was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Laurels?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Laurels compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Laurels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Laurels 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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Understanding this rating
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The Laurels is one of 95 rated food businesses in Cheddar. See every hygiene rating in Cheddar →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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