The Parks Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Parks Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 June 2016, more than 10 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: 26 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Parks Guest House sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Parks Guest House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Parks Guest House 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 Parks Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Minehead Baptist Church Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| St Michaels First School School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Fausto's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Bampton Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Rusty's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about The Parks Guest House
What is The Parks Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Parks Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 8 June 2016.
Is The Parks Guest House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Parks Guest House last inspected?
The Parks Guest House was last inspected on 8 June 2016, more than 10 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 The Parks Guest House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Parks Guest House compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Parks Guest House holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Parks Guest House 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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