ASK Italian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
ASK Italian 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 10 October 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: Ask Ask Restaurant, The Market Hall, Market Place, BA5 2RB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts ASK Italian 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% | ← ASK Italian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 ASK Italian 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 ASK Italian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Market Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Flapjackery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| City News Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about ASK Italian
What is ASK Italian's food hygiene rating?
ASK Italian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 October 2023.
Is ASK Italian 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 ASK Italian last inspected?
ASK Italian was last inspected on 10 October 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 ASK Italian?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ASK Italian compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and ASK Italian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects ASK Italian 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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