MHA Communities Mendip food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
MHA Communities Mendip 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 19 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 Methodist Hall, 26 Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts MHA Communities Mendip 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% | ← MHA Communities Mendip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 MHA Communities Mendip 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 MHA Communities Mendip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piskula Catering School/college/university | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| St Paul's CofE (VC) Junior School Breakf Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Denela's Bakery Express Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| La Bella Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Art Bank Cafe Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Denelas Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Little Farm Shed Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about MHA Communities Mendip
What is MHA Communities Mendip's food hygiene rating?
MHA Communities Mendip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 February 2025.
Is MHA Communities Mendip 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 MHA Communities Mendip last inspected?
MHA Communities Mendip was last inspected on 19 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 MHA Communities Mendip?
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 MHA Communities Mendip compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and MHA Communities Mendip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects MHA Communities Mendip 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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