Knighton Products food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Knighton Products holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2018, more than 8 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: Knighton Farm, Withypool, Dulverton, TA24 7RD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Knighton Products 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% | ← Knighton Products | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Knighton Products 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 Knighton Products, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Cleeve Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2014 |
| Exford Bridge Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Exmoor White Horse Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Exmoor Stores Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Exmoor Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2007 |
Questions about Knighton Products
What is Knighton Products's food hygiene rating?
Knighton Products has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 March 2018.
Is Knighton Products 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knighton Products last inspected?
Knighton Products was last inspected on 6 March 2018, more than 8 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 Knighton Products?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Knighton Products compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Knighton Products is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Knighton Products 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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