Drovers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Drovers 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 16 May 2024, 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: 6 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Drovers 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% | ← Drovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Drovers 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 Drovers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillars 501 Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Jagua Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Mira Mini Market Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Movement Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Aurora Kusina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Cheeky Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Little Farm Shed Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Sweet 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Drovers
What is Drovers's food hygiene rating?
Drovers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Drovers 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 Drovers last inspected?
Drovers was last inspected on 16 May 2024, 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 Drovers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drovers compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Drovers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Drovers 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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