Avenue 39 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Avenue 39 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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: 4 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4PX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Avenue 39 among the 4,827 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← Avenue 39 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 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 Avenue 39 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 Avenue 39, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2026 |
| The Old Bank Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Jen's Pantry Mobile caterer | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Williton Children's Centre Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2012 |
| The Old Bookshop Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| The White House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Avenue 39
What is Avenue 39's food hygiene rating?
Avenue 39 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Avenue 39 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avenue 39 last inspected?
Avenue 39 was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Avenue 39?
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 Avenue 39 compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Avenue 39 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Avenue 39 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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