British Biltong food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
British Biltong holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 14 December 2021, more than 4 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: 1 Combe Close, Monksilver, Williton, TA4 4JE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so British Biltong sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← British Biltong | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 British Biltong 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 British Biltong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Studies Centre School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Stogumber Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Stogumber Village Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Nellys Nosh Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Voyage care Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| With The Wild CIC Farmers/growers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Old Bookshop Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
Questions about British Biltong
What is British Biltong's food hygiene rating?
British Biltong has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 14 December 2021.
Is British Biltong 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was British Biltong last inspected?
British Biltong was last inspected on 14 December 2021, more than 4 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 British Biltong?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does British Biltong compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while British Biltong holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects British Biltong 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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