West Somerset Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
West Somerset Garden Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 April 2026, 3 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.
Address: Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BJ
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so West Somerset Garden Centre sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← West Somerset Garden Centre | |
| 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 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 West Somerset Garden Centre 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 West Somerset Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead EYE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Broadlands Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Roselight House Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2008 |
| Dana's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Stuart Lowen Butchers Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Seaview Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bowling Club Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Stones Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about West Somerset Garden Centre
What is West Somerset Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
West Somerset Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 7 April 2026.
Is West Somerset Garden Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Somerset Garden Centre last inspected?
West Somerset Garden Centre was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 West Somerset Garden Centre?
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 West Somerset Garden Centre compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while West Somerset Garden Centre holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects West Somerset Garden Centre 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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