Chantry Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Chantry Cottage 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 19 September 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: Chantry Tea Gardens Chantry Cottage, Sea Lane, Kilve, TA5 1EG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Chantry Cottage 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% | ← Chantry Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chantry Cottage 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 Chantry Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilve Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2008 |
| Alfoxton Park Trust Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Gnoshi Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| The Alfoxton Cafe Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barkers Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Snack Shack,Home Farm Holiday Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Castle of Comfort Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Chantry Cottage
What is Chantry Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Chantry Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Chantry Cottage 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 Chantry Cottage last inspected?
Chantry Cottage was last inspected on 19 September 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 Chantry Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chantry Cottage compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Chantry Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chantry Cottage 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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