Grain Store Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Grain Store Cafe 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 2 November 2023, 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: Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, BA6 8DB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Grain Store Cafe 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% | ← Grain Store Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grain Store Cafe 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 Grain Store Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Cuisine Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Chalice Well Essences Manufacturers/packers | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2016 |
| Parsnips House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Berachah Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Camelot Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2013 |
| Abbey House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Belle Vue Glastonbury Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2014 |
| Glastonbury Community Fridge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Grain Store Cafe
What is Grain Store Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Grain Store Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Grain Store Cafe 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 Grain Store Cafe last inspected?
Grain Store Cafe was last inspected on 2 November 2023, 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 Grain Store Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grain Store Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Grain Store Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Grain Store Cafe 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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