Exmoor Foodservice food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Exmoor Foodservice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 September 2007, more than 18 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: The Dog House, Sparkhayes Lane, Porlock, TA24 8NE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Exmoor Foodservice sits behind roughly 4,826 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← Exmoor Foodservice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Foodservice 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 Foodservice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Me Crazy Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Lorna Doone Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Big Cheese Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Richard Little Family Butchers Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Myrtle Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Rose Bank Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2017 |
Questions about Exmoor Foodservice
What is Exmoor Foodservice's food hygiene rating?
Exmoor Foodservice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 13 September 2007.
Is Exmoor Foodservice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Exmoor Foodservice last inspected?
Exmoor Foodservice was last inspected on 13 September 2007, more than 18 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 Foodservice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Foodservice compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Exmoor Foodservice holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Exmoor Foodservice 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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