Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 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: The Old Woodshed, Chard Junction Quarry Road, Tatworth, TA20 4QR
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction sits behind roughly 4,827 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,827 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction 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 Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| The Junction Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| The Golden Fleece Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction
What is Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction's food hygiene rating?
Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction last inspected?
Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction was last inspected on 14 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 Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Yonder Takeaway at Chard Junction 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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