AE Empire Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
AE Empire Foods 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 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 5a Crypton Technology Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4SY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts AE Empire Foods among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← AE Empire Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Very 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 AE Empire Foods 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 AE Empire Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater North (A38) Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Budgens and Subway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| E18hteen Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Afri-Nosh Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aspen @ Willowdown Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bridgwater Self Serve Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| BaxterStorey / Morrisons Willow Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about AE Empire Foods
What is AE Empire Foods's food hygiene rating?
AE Empire Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 January 2026.
Is AE Empire Foods 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 AE Empire Foods last inspected?
AE Empire Foods was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 AE Empire Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 AE Empire Foods compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and AE Empire Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects AE Empire Foods 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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