Mariner Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Mariner Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 13 September 2018, more than 7 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: The Mariner Guest House, 14 Market Street, Watchet, TA23 0AN
How this rating has changed
Mariner Guest House was re-inspected on 13 September 2018 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2018 | 4 4 | Held |
| 30 August 2016 | 4 4 | Held |
| 13 September 2018 | 4 4 | 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
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Mariner Guest House sits behind roughly 4,819 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Mariner Guest House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 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 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 Mariner Guest House 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 Mariner Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Spice Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
| Hellikers Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Pebbles Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Crispy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Corner House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Mariner Guest House
What is Mariner Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Mariner Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 13 September 2018.
Is Mariner Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mariner Guest House last inspected?
Mariner Guest House was last inspected on 13 September 2018, more than 7 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 Mariner Guest House?
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 Mariner Guest House compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Mariner Guest House holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Mariner Guest House 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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Mariner Guest House is one of 62 rated food businesses in Watchet. See every hygiene rating in Watchet →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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