Myrtle Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Myrtle Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2023, more than 3 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: High Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8PU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Myrtle Cottage among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Myrtle Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bank Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2017 |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Whortleberry Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Exmoor Foodservice Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2007 |
| Bake Me Crazy Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Lorna Doone Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Myrtle Cottage
What is Myrtle Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Myrtle Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 February 2023.
Is Myrtle 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Myrtle Cottage last inspected?
Myrtle Cottage was last inspected on 22 February 2023, more than 3 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 Myrtle Cottage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Myrtle Cottage compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Myrtle Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Myrtle 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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