The Full Moon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Full Moon 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 5 October 2021, more than 4 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: Full Moon The Full Moon Inn, 42 Southover, Wells, BA5 1UH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Full Moon 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% | ← The Full Moon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Full Moon 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 The Full Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 24 Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Quarter Jack Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Good Earth Natural Foods Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Chubbys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Bernies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Loaf Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Spot Wines Ltd Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
Questions about The Full Moon
What is The Full Moon's food hygiene rating?
The Full Moon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 October 2021.
Is The Full Moon 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 The Full Moon last inspected?
The Full Moon was last inspected on 5 October 2021, more than 4 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 The Full Moon?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Full Moon compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Full Moon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Full Moon 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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