The Leigh Lunch food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Leigh Lunch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: Memorial Hall, Leigh Street, Leigh on Mendip, BA3 5QQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Leigh Lunch among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Leigh Lunch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Leigh Lunch 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 Leigh Lunch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 May 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Douggies Dough Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cup Of Tea Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| The Pudding Kitchen Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Stoke St Michael War Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cleverchefs Ltd School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| The Holcombe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about The Leigh Lunch
What is The Leigh Lunch's food hygiene rating?
The Leigh Lunch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Leigh Lunch 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Leigh Lunch last inspected?
The Leigh Lunch was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 The Leigh Lunch?
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 Leigh Lunch compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Leigh Lunch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Leigh Lunch 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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