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 5 August 2021, more than 4 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: Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Kildare Lodge 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% | ← Kildare Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 September 2020 |
| Minehead Middle School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| 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 | 31 July 2007 |
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 5 August 2021.
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 5 August 2021, more than 4 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 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 5,515 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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Understanding this rating
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