Minehead Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Minehead Service Station 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 18 January 2023, more than 3 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: Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RE
How this rating has changed
Minehead Service Station was re-inspected on 18 January 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2023 | 5 5 | Held |
| 18 September 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
| 18 January 2023 | 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 Minehead Service Station 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% | ← Minehead Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Minehead Service Station 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 Minehead Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School School/college/university | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Chai D'Lish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Kiss Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Friday Street News Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| The Banckers Draught Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bampton Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Cosy Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Kildare Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Minehead Service Station
What is Minehead Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Minehead Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 January 2023.
Is Minehead Service Station 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 Minehead Service Station last inspected?
Minehead Service Station was last inspected on 18 January 2023, more than 3 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 Minehead Service Station?
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 Minehead Service Station compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Minehead Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Minehead Service Station 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Minehead Service Station and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Minehead Service Station is one of 263 rated food businesses in Minehead. See every hygiene rating in Minehead →
Somerset inspects and rates 6,099 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →