Pillars 501 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Pillars 501 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 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1, 3 Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pillars 501 among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Pillars 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Pillars 501 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 501, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Movement Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Drovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| The Little Farm Shed Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Cheeky Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| Mira Mini Market Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Jagua Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Sweet 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Pillars 501
What is Pillars 501's food hygiene rating?
Pillars 501 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Pillars 501 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 Pillars 501 last inspected?
Pillars 501 was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 501?
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 Pillars 501 compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pillars 501 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pillars 501 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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