7B food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
7B 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 17 April 2025, 14 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: St Thomas Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts 7B 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% | ← 7B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 7B 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 7B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Wells Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Wells Cathedral Vicars Hall Other catering premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| The Bishops Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Sparks Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2012 |
| Stepping Stones Playgroup Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2012 |
| Stoberry Park School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2015 |
| Bishops Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about 7B
What is 7B's food hygiene rating?
7B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 April 2025.
Is 7B 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 7B last inspected?
7B was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 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 7B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 7B compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and 7B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects 7B 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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