Emmas Old School Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Emmas Old School Cafe 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 15 April 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.
Address: The Old School, High Street, Queen Camel, BA22 7NH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Emmas Old School Cafe 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% | ← Emmas Old School Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Emmas Old School Cafe 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 Emmas Old School Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mildmay Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 June 2026 |
| Same Roots Collective Other catering premises | 186 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Supply Store Premier Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 January 2025 |
| Countess Gytha Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Mattia Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Q&A Wines Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| At The Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Sparkford Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Emmas Old School Cafe
What is Emmas Old School Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Emmas Old School Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Emmas Old School Cafe 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 Emmas Old School Cafe last inspected?
Emmas Old School Cafe was last inspected on 15 April 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 Emmas Old School Cafe?
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 Emmas Old School Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Emmas Old School Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Emmas Old School Cafe 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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