Shepton Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Shepton Local 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 2 March 2021, more than 5 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: Ridgeway Post Office, 4 Mason Way, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5SJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Shepton Local 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% | ← Shepton Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shepton Local 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 Shepton Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sports Direct Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Middleton House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2011 |
| Collett Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2014 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| St. Cecilia Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Shepton Local
What is Shepton Local's food hygiene rating?
Shepton Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 March 2021.
Is Shepton Local 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 Shepton Local last inspected?
Shepton Local was last inspected on 2 March 2021, more than 5 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 Shepton Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepton Local compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Shepton Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Shepton Local 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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Shepton Local is one of 146 rated food businesses in Shepton Mallet. See every hygiene rating in Shepton Mallet →
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