Prickly Pear Market Garden food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Prickly Pear Market Garden 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 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lamyatt Lodge, Portway Hill, Lamyatt, BA4 6NP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Prickly Pear Market Garden 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% | ← Prickly Pear Market Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Prickly Pear Market Garden 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 Prickly Pear Market Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| The Natterjack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Evercreech Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Mill on the Brue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bruton Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Community Kids Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Community Kids Preschool and After School Club Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Rickshaw Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Prickly Pear Market Garden
What is Prickly Pear Market Garden's food hygiene rating?
Prickly Pear Market Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 February 2025.
Is Prickly Pear Market Garden 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 Prickly Pear Market Garden last inspected?
Prickly Pear Market Garden was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 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 Prickly Pear Market Garden?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prickly Pear Market Garden compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Prickly Pear Market Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Prickly Pear Market Garden 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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