Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, 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: Hunts Food Group Ltd Bridge Farm Shop, Bridge Farm, Fosse Way, BA4 6TA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners 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% | ← Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners 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 Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt's Foodservice Ltd T/A Thorner's of Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Bagborough Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2012 |
| Next Steps Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Peach and Sage Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
Questions about Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners
What is Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners's food hygiene rating?
Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners last inspected?
Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners was last inspected on 23 February 2024, 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 Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners 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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