Pebbles Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Pebbles Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
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: Pebbles, 24A Market Street, Watchet, TA23 0AN
How this rating has changed
Pebbles Tavern was re-inspected on 3 June 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 June 2024 | 5 5 | Held |
| 17 June 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
| 3 June 2024 | 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 Pebbles Tavern 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% | ← Pebbles Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 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 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 Pebbles Tavern 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 Pebbles Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Spice Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
| Hellikers Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| The Corner House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mariner Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2018 |
| Sam's Deli Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Pebbles Tavern
What is Pebbles Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Pebbles Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Pebbles Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pebbles Tavern last inspected?
Pebbles Tavern was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Pebbles Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pebbles Tavern compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pebbles Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pebbles Tavern 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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Pebbles Tavern is one of 62 rated food businesses in Watchet. See every hygiene rating in Watchet →
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