Shooters Lodge Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Shooters Lodge Cafe 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 4 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: Mendip Shooting Ground, Haydon Drove, Haydon, BA5 3EH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Shooters Lodge Cafe 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% | ← Shooters Lodge Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shooters Lodge Cafe 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 Shooters Lodge Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Farm Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Mendip Moments Manufacturers/packers | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The French Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Wookey Brewing Co Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Shooters Lodge Cafe
What is Shooters Lodge Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Shooters Lodge Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Shooters Lodge Cafe 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 Shooters Lodge Cafe last inspected?
Shooters Lodge Cafe was last inspected on 4 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 Shooters Lodge Cafe?
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 Shooters Lodge Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Shooters Lodge Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Shooters Lodge Cafe 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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