Chives Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Chives Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 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: 33 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Chives Cafe among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Chives Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Chives Cafe 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 Chives Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Deli Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Corner House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Balsher's Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Georgian House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Watchet Deli Ltd Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Marina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Esplanade Club Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2007 |
Questions about Chives Cafe
What is Chives Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chives Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Chives Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chives Cafe last inspected?
Chives Cafe was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Chives Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chives Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Chives Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chives Cafe 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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