The Link food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Link 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 23 August 2014, more than 12 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: 4 Anchor Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AZ
How this rating has changed
The Link has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 23 August 2014, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 August 2014 | 2 4 | Improved |
| 23 August 2011 | 4 2 | Worse |
| 23 August 2014 | 2 4 | 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
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Link sits behind roughly 4,819 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← The Link | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Link 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 Link, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cats Whisker Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Pizza Time Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| By the Sea Retailers - other | 69 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| West Somerset Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| East Quay Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Watchet Deli Ltd Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Link
What is The Link's food hygiene rating?
The Link has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 23 August 2014.
Is The Link 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 The Link last inspected?
The Link was last inspected on 23 August 2014, more than 12 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 The Link?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Link compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Link holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Link 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Link is one of 62 rated food businesses in Watchet. See every hygiene rating in Watchet →
Somerset inspects and rates 6,099 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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