Avebury House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Avebury House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 November 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: Belfield House, 34 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PA
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Avebury House sits behind roughly 4,826 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← Avebury House | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Avebury House 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 Avebury House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Whitstone Community School School/college/university | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Kilver Court Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Field House Somerset Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| MHA Communities Mendip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Collett Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2014 |
| Piskula Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| St Paul's CofE (VC) Junior School Breakf Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
Questions about Avebury House
What is Avebury House's food hygiene rating?
Avebury House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 16 November 2023.
Is Avebury House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avebury House last inspected?
Avebury House was last inspected on 16 November 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 Avebury House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avebury House compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Avebury House holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Avebury House 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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