The Marina Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Marina 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 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Marina 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% | ← The Marina 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 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 Marina 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 The Marina Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2007 |
| Phoenix Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Watchet Deli Ltd Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chives Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Sam's Deli Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| East Quay Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about The Marina Cafe
What is The Marina Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Marina Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Marina 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 The Marina Cafe last inspected?
The Marina Cafe was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Marina Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Marina Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Marina Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Marina 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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