Soul Dough food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Soul Dough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 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: Unit 8, Underwood Business Park, Wookey Hole Road, BA5 1AF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Soul Dough among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Soul Dough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Soul Dough 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 Soul Dough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojo's Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Love Coffee Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| Wells Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Wookey Hole Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Wookey Hole Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Burcott Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2017 |
| The Abbeyfield (Wells) Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Little Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 August 2011 |
Questions about Soul Dough
What is Soul Dough's food hygiene rating?
Soul Dough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Soul Dough 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soul Dough last inspected?
Soul Dough was last inspected on 29 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 Soul Dough?
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 Soul Dough compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Soul Dough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Soul Dough 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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