The Mitre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Mitre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 27 Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Mitre 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% | ← The Mitre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Mitre 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 The Mitre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tea Rooms And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Lazy Gecko Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| King William Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Gigis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Happy Glastonbury Art Caf? Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| FARA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Knights Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about The Mitre
What is The Mitre's food hygiene rating?
The Mitre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Mitre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mitre last inspected?
The Mitre was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months 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 The Mitre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Mitre compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Mitre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Mitre 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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Understanding this rating
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