Pinsents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Pinsents 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
This is a fresh result: Pinsents was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Old Bank House, High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW
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How this rating has changed
Pinsents was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pinsents among the 4,819 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Pinsents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 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 Pinsents 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 Pinsents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio D’Oro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Burnt Honey @ Pithers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Ltd Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Carriage Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2025 |
| Burnt Honey Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| The Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 82 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Pinsents
What is Pinsents's food hygiene rating?
Pinsents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Pinsents 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 Pinsents last inspected?
Pinsents was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pinsents?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pinsents compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pinsents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pinsents 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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Understanding this rating
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Pinsents is one of 41 rated food businesses in Castle Cary. See every hygiene rating in Castle Cary →
Somerset inspects and rates 6,099 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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