Harbour Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Harbour Stores 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
The rating dates from 8 November 2017, more than 8 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.
Address: Porlock Weir Road, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8PD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Harbour Stores 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% | ← Harbour Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harbour Stores 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 Harbour Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samphire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The ship inn at Porlock weir Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Porlock Bay Oysters Manufacturers/packers | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Locanda on the Weir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Harbour Stores
What is Harbour Stores's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 November 2017.
Is Harbour Stores 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 Harbour Stores last inspected?
Harbour Stores was last inspected on 8 November 2017, more than 8 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 Harbour Stores?
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 Harbour Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Harbour Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Harbour Stores 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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