English Heritage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
English Heritage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2023, more than 2 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: Cleeve Abbey, Abbey Road, Old Cleeve, TA23 0PS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
English Heritage was re-inspected on 4 November 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2023 | 5 5 | Held |
| 15 May 2008 | 5 5 | Held |
| 4 November 2023 | 5 5 | Held |
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 English Heritage 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% | ← English Heritage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 English Heritage 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 English Heritage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Abbey, English Heritage Trust - Apple Farmers/growers | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Indian restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Washford Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Old Cleeve C of E First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Teddy Bears Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tropiquaria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about English Heritage
What is English Heritage's food hygiene rating?
English Heritage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 November 2023.
Is English Heritage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was English Heritage last inspected?
English Heritage was last inspected on 4 November 2023, more than 2 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 English Heritage?
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 English Heritage compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and English Heritage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects English Heritage 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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