The Cats Whisker Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Cats Whisker Kitchen 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 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Anchor Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Cats Whisker Kitchen among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← The Cats Whisker Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 The Cats Whisker 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 The Cats Whisker Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Other catering premises | 6 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 August 2011 |
| Pizza Time Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| By the Sea Retailers - other | 70 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| West Somerset Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| East Quay Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Watchet Deli Ltd Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cats Whisker Kitchen
What is The Cats Whisker Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Cats Whisker Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 October 2024.
Is The Cats Whisker 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cats Whisker Kitchen last inspected?
The Cats Whisker Kitchen was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 The Cats Whisker Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cats Whisker Kitchen compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Cats Whisker Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Cats Whisker 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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