Long Story Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Long Story Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 5 June 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: 84 High Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2AJ
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Long Story Bistro sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Long Story Bistro | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Long Story Bistro 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 Long Story Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2024 |
| City Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Burns the Bread Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Daniels & Co. Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Queenstreet deli wells ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Cafe Nostra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
| Pickwicks Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bernies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
Questions about Long Story Bistro
What is Long Story Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Long Story Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Long Story Bistro 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Long Story Bistro last inspected?
Long Story Bistro was last inspected on 5 June 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 Long Story Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Long Story Bistro compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Long Story Bistro holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Long Story Bistro 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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