Church Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Church Rooms 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 9 August 2017, more than 9 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: Priory Church Of St Andrew, Priory Hill, Stogursey, TA5 1RG
How this rating has changed
Church Rooms has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 9 August 2017, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2017 | 4 5 | Improved |
| 20 July 2005 | 5 4 | Worse |
| 9 August 2017 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Church Rooms 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% | ← Church Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Church Rooms 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 Church Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stogursey Church Rooms Catering Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Corner Shop Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Stogursey Spar & Post Office Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Stogursey Village Stores Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2008 |
| Stogursey Victory Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Babbling Brook Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Church Rooms
What is Church Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Church Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 August 2017.
Is Church Rooms 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 Church Rooms last inspected?
Church Rooms was last inspected on 9 August 2017, more than 9 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 Church Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Church Rooms compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Church Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Church Rooms 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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