Earthfare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Earthfare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: 45 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Earthfare among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Earthfare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Earthfare 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 Earthfare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckets Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Breakfasts @ United Reformed Church Glastonbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hundred Monkeys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Oriental Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2021 |
| Playaways Neighbourhood Nursey School/college/university | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Avalon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Glastonbury Community Fridge Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Glastonbury Community Pantry Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Earthfare
What is Earthfare's food hygiene rating?
Earthfare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 December 2023.
Is Earthfare 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Earthfare last inspected?
Earthfare was last inspected on 1 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 Earthfare?
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 Earthfare compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Earthfare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Earthfare 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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