Locanda on the Weir food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Locanda on the Weir holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: The Cafe, Lane Head, Porlock, TA24 8PB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Locanda on the Weir among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Locanda on the Weir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Very 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 Locanda on the Weir 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 Locanda on the Weir, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porlock Bay Oysters Manufacturers/packers | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The ship inn at Porlock weir Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Samphire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Harbour Stores Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2017 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Locanda on the Weir
What is Locanda on the Weir's food hygiene rating?
Locanda on the Weir has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Locanda on the Weir 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Locanda on the Weir last inspected?
Locanda on the Weir was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 Locanda on the Weir?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Locanda on the Weir compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Locanda on the Weir is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Locanda on the Weir 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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