The Old Bookshop food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Old Bookshop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2024, more than 2 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: 6 High Street, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4NW
How this rating has changed
The Old Bookshop was re-inspected on 18 January 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2024 | 5 5 | Held |
| 22 January 2018 | 5 5 | Held |
| 18 January 2024 | 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 The Old Bookshop 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% | ← The Old Bookshop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Old Bookshop 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 Old Bookshop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Spar Williton Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Avenue 39 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2026 |
| Williton Children's Centre Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2015 |
| The Old Bank Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Jen's Pantry Mobile caterer | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bookshop
What is The Old Bookshop's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bookshop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 January 2024.
Is The Old Bookshop 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bookshop last inspected?
The Old Bookshop was last inspected on 18 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Old Bookshop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Bookshop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bookshop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old Bookshop 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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The Old Bookshop is one of 32 rated food businesses in Williton. See every hygiene rating in Williton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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