Porlock Fayre Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Porlock Fayre Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2020, more than 5 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: Church Cottage, Selworthy By Road, Selworthy, TA24 8TR
How this rating has changed
Porlock Fayre Ltd was re-inspected on 22 October 2020 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
| 16 May 2014 | 5 5 | Held |
| 22 October 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
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
That puts Porlock Fayre Ltd among the 4,819 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Porlock Fayre Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Porlock Fayre Ltd 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 Porlock Fayre Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selworthy Pantry Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Allerford Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 September 2023 |
| The Horner Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bossington Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
| Bossington Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
| Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Burrowhayes Farm Caravan & Camping Site Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Richard Little Family Butchers Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Porlock Fayre Ltd
What is Porlock Fayre Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Porlock Fayre Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 October 2020.
Is Porlock Fayre Ltd 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Porlock Fayre Ltd last inspected?
Porlock Fayre Ltd was last inspected on 22 October 2020, more than 5 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 Porlock Fayre Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Porlock Fayre Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Porlock Fayre Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Porlock Fayre Ltd 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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