Showbar food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Showbar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2009, more than 17 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.
Address: Doniford Holiday Village, Sea Lane, Doniford, TA23 0TJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Showbar 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% | ← Showbar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Showbar 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 Showbar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Main Kitchens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Wonder Bar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2009 |
| Doniford Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Watchet Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Snack Shack,Home Farm Holiday Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Knights Templar School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Watchet Town Football Club Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Showbar
What is Showbar's food hygiene rating?
Showbar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 June 2009.
Is Showbar 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Showbar last inspected?
Showbar was last inspected on 4 June 2009, more than 17 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 Showbar?
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 Showbar compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Showbar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Showbar 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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