The Babbling Brook food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Babbling Brook holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Shurton Road, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1QE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Babbling Brook among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← The Babbling Brook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Babbling Brook 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 Babbling Brook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Larder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Stogursey Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2008 |
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Stogursey Victory Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Stogursey Spar & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2007 |
| Dalkia Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Church Rooms Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 July 2005 |
| The Corner Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2014 |
Questions about The Babbling Brook
What is The Babbling Brook's food hygiene rating?
The Babbling Brook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Babbling Brook 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Babbling Brook last inspected?
The Babbling Brook was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Babbling Brook?
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 The Babbling Brook compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Babbling Brook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Babbling Brook 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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