Dunster Lunchbox food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Dunster Lunchbox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: Dunster Steep, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6SE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Dunster Lunchbox 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% | ← Dunster Lunchbox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dunster Lunchbox 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 Dunster Lunchbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luttrell Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Dunster Living Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Reeves Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2023 |
| A Little Bit of Heaven Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Locks Victorian Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Tessa's Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Dunster Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Castle Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Dunster Lunchbox
What is Dunster Lunchbox's food hygiene rating?
Dunster Lunchbox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Dunster Lunchbox 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunster Lunchbox last inspected?
Dunster Lunchbox was last inspected on 27 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 Dunster Lunchbox?
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 Dunster Lunchbox compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Dunster Lunchbox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Dunster Lunchbox 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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