Fosso Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Fosso Lounge 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 6 December 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: 41 High Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2AE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Fosso Lounge 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% | ← Fosso Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fosso Lounge 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 Fosso Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| F Griffiths & Sons Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Kings Head Wells Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Sweet Delights Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2010 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2017 |
Questions about Fosso Lounge
What is Fosso Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Fosso Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Fosso Lounge 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 Fosso Lounge last inspected?
Fosso Lounge was last inspected on 6 December 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 Fosso Lounge?
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 Fosso Lounge compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Fosso Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Fosso Lounge 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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