Pillars Bar and Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Pillars Bar and Grill 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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Loft Lounge & Bar The Loft, 15 Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pillars Bar and Grill 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% | ← Pillars Bar and Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pillars Bar and Grill 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 Pillars Bar and Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Last Crumb Cafe Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2011 |
| Burns The Bread Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Bull & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bubbles 'n Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
Questions about Pillars Bar and Grill
What is Pillars Bar and Grill's food hygiene rating?
Pillars Bar and Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Pillars Bar and Grill 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 Pillars Bar and Grill last inspected?
Pillars Bar and Grill was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 months 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 Pillars Bar and Grill?
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 Pillars Bar and Grill compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pillars Bar and Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pillars Bar and Grill 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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