Esplanade Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Esplanade Club 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 4 July 2025, 14 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: Club Room, 5 The Esplanade, Watchet, TA23 0AJ
How this rating has changed
Esplanade Club was re-inspected on 4 July 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2025 | 5 5 | Held |
| 19 October 2007 | 5 5 | Held |
| 4 July 2025 | 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 Esplanade Club 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% | ← Esplanade Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Esplanade Club 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 Esplanade Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Phoenix Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Watchet Deli Ltd Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chives Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Sam's Deli Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| East Quay Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about Esplanade Club
What is Esplanade Club's food hygiene rating?
Esplanade Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Esplanade Club 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 Esplanade Club last inspected?
Esplanade Club was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 14 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 Esplanade Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esplanade Club compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Esplanade Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Esplanade Club 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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Esplanade Club is one of 62 rated food businesses in Watchet. See every hygiene rating in Watchet →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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