Merriott Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Merriott Bowls 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 16 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: Merriott Bowls Club, Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Merriott Bowls Club among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Merriott Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Merriott Bowls 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 Merriott Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station) Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Brewery Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| Merriott Primary School and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| ARK Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| ARK at Egwood CIC Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Moorlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Feed Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Budgens Merriott Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
Questions about Merriott Bowls Club
What is Merriott Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Merriott Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Merriott Bowls 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 Merriott Bowls Club last inspected?
Merriott Bowls Club was last inspected on 16 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 Merriott Bowls Club?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merriott Bowls Club compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Merriott Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Merriott Bowls 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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