The Old Ship Aground food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Old Ship Aground 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Quay Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5UL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Old Ship Aground 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% | ← The Old Ship Aground | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Ship Aground 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 Old Ship Aground, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Markets Caterer - Minehead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2007 |
| Blenheim Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Aurora Foxes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Flying Fox Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Jubilee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Flapjackery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2021 |
| Grown Up Marshmallows Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Crispys Minehead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Ship Aground
What is The Old Ship Aground's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ship Aground has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The Old Ship Aground 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 The Old Ship Aground last inspected?
The Old Ship Aground was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 The Old Ship Aground?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Old Ship Aground compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Ship Aground is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old Ship Aground 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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