Exmoor Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Exmoor Social Club 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 3 August 2023, more than 3 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.
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: Church Hill, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7PP
How this rating has changed
Exmoor Social Club has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 3 August 2023, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2023 | 4 5 | Improved |
| 9 July 2007 | 5 4 | Worse |
| 3 August 2023 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Exmoor Social Club 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% | ← Exmoor Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Exmoor Social Club 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 Exmoor Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Exford Bridge Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Exmoor White Horse Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Monks Cleeve Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Exmoor Social Club
What is Exmoor Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Exmoor Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 August 2023.
Is Exmoor Social Club 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 Exmoor Social Club last inspected?
Exmoor Social Club was last inspected on 3 August 2023, more than 3 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 Exmoor Social Club?
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 Exmoor Social Club compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Exmoor Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Exmoor Social Club 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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Exmoor Social Club 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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