Wild Ferments food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Wild Ferments holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: 42 Acres, Holt Lane, Witham Friary, BA11 5HL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Wild Ferments 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% | ← Wild Ferments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wild Ferments 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 Wild Ferments, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls & Sons LTD Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Heal Somerset Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| More Wine Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Stourton & Kilmington Home Guard Clb Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lilleys Cider Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Greensdirect Glastonbury Cheese Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
Questions about Wild Ferments
What is Wild Ferments's food hygiene rating?
Wild Ferments has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Wild Ferments 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wild Ferments last inspected?
Wild Ferments was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Wild Ferments?
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 Wild Ferments compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Wild Ferments is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wild Ferments 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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