Indian Ocean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Indian Ocean 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 9 July 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: Riverside Restaurant, Coxley, Wells, BA5 1QT
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Ocean 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% | ← Indian Ocean | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Indian Ocean 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.
Questions about Indian Ocean
What is Indian Ocean's food hygiene rating?
Indian Ocean has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean last inspected?
Indian Ocean was last inspected on 9 July 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 Indian Ocean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indian Ocean compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Indian Ocean holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Indian Ocean 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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