Mendip Activity Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Mendip Activity Centre 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: Lyncombe Lodge Stables, Lyncombe Drive, Sandford, BS25 5PQ
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Mendip Activity Centre among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Mendip Activity Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Mendip Activity Centre 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 Mendip Activity Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens @ Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aspens @ Sandford Primary School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Barrows Patch Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sandford Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Churchill Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Crown Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Broadcroft CIder Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Mendip Activity Centre
What is Mendip Activity Centre's food hygiene rating?
Mendip Activity Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Mendip Activity Centre 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 Mendip Activity Centre last inspected?
Mendip Activity Centre was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mendip Activity Centre?
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 Mendip Activity Centre compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Mendip Activity Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Mendip Activity Centre 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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