Kildare Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Kildare Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 11 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.
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 5RQ
How this rating has changed
Kildare Lodge was re-inspected on 12 September 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2025 | 5 5 | Held |
| 5 August 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
| 12 September 2025 | 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 Kildare Lodge 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% | ← Kildare Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kildare Lodge 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 Kildare Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Minehead Service Station Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| The Banckers Draught Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Chai D'Lish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Broadlands Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Kiss Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Friday Street News Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Roselight House Other catering premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2020 |
Questions about Kildare Lodge
What is Kildare Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Kildare Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Kildare Lodge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kildare Lodge last inspected?
Kildare Lodge was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 11 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 Kildare Lodge?
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 Kildare Lodge compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Kildare Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Kildare Lodge 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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Kildare Lodge is one of 263 rated food businesses in Minehead. See every hygiene rating in Minehead →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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