Carslake Tea Company food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Carslake Tea Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2025, 9 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.
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: Carslake Farm, Castlake Lane, Stogumber, TA4 3TT
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Carslake Tea Company 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% | ← Carslake Tea Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 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 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 Carslake Tea Company 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 Carslake Tea Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellys Nosh Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Stogumber Village Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Stogumber Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Herby 4 Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cocoa's Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Crowcombe Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Puddies Kitchen Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Crowcombe Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2024 |
Questions about Carslake Tea Company
What is Carslake Tea Company's food hygiene rating?
Carslake Tea Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 November 2025.
Is Carslake Tea Company 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carslake Tea Company last inspected?
Carslake Tea Company was last inspected on 23 November 2025, 9 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 Carslake Tea Company?
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 Carslake Tea Company compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Carslake Tea Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Carslake Tea Company 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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