Hathaways food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Hathaways 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 29 May 2018, more than 8 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.
Address: 6-8 West Street, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6SN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hathaways 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% | ← Hathaways | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hathaways 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 Hathaways, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor House Dunster Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Dunster First School School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Dunster Pre School Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2009 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| King Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Dunster Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Castle Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Tessa's Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Hathaways
What is Hathaways's food hygiene rating?
Hathaways has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 May 2018.
Is Hathaways 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 Hathaways last inspected?
Hathaways was last inspected on 29 May 2018, more than 8 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 Hathaways?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hathaways compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hathaways is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hathaways 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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