Puddies Kitchen food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Puddies Kitchen 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 3 September 2013, 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.
Address: Puddies Meadow Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 4AE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Puddies Kitchen 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% | ← Puddies Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Puddies Kitchen 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 Puddies Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowcombe Hall Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 September 2006 |
| The Carew Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Crowcombe Village Shop Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 October 2006 |
| Crowcombe Court Venue Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Puddies Kitchen
What is Puddies Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Puddies Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 September 2013.
Is Puddies Kitchen 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 Puddies Kitchen last inspected?
Puddies Kitchen was last inspected on 3 September 2013, 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 Puddies Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Puddies Kitchen compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Puddies Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Puddies Kitchen 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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