The Barrington Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Barrington Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 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: 2 Bakers Farm, Main Street, Barrington, TA19 0JB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Barrington Bakery 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% | ← The Barrington Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Barrington Bakery 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 The Barrington Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Hassockmoor Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Barrington Football Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Strode Dining and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Stocklinch Shepherds Hut Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Barrington Bakery
What is The Barrington Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Barrington Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Barrington Bakery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barrington Bakery last inspected?
The Barrington Bakery was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 The Barrington Bakery?
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 The Barrington Bakery compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Barrington Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Barrington Bakery 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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