West Country Honey & Meadery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
West Country Honey & Meadery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: Unit 7 Chancellors Pound, The Pound, Redhill, BS40 5TZ
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so West Country Honey & Meadery sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ← West Country Honey & Meadery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 West Country Honey & Meadery 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 Country Honey & Meadery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill House Other catering premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Darlington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Alvis' Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Tom Craven Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Jo's Kitchen @ Hedges Cider Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Hedgers Cider Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 November 2023 |
| Holiday Inn Bristol Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Barley Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about West Country Honey & Meadery
What is West Country Honey & Meadery's food hygiene rating?
West Country Honey & Meadery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 28 February 2025.
Is West Country Honey & Meadery 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Country Honey & Meadery last inspected?
West Country Honey & Meadery was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Country Honey & Meadery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Country Honey & Meadery compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while West Country Honey & Meadery holds a 4. 293 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects West Country Honey & Meadery 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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