ABC European food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
ABC European food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 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: ABC European Food Ltd Unit 1, The Old Court House, Waterloo, BA11 3FE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts ABC European food among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← ABC European food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 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 ABC European food 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 ABC European food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2010 |
| Cordero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Rye Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Greggs plc Manufacturers/packers | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2019 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2011 |
Questions about ABC European food
What is ABC European food's food hygiene rating?
ABC European food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 February 2025.
Is ABC European food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ABC European food last inspected?
ABC European food was last inspected on 7 February 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 ABC European food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 ABC European food compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and ABC European food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects ABC European food 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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