Dunkery Dexter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Dunkery Dexter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2022, 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: Little Slade, Higher Park Lane, Cutcombe, TA24 7AG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Dunkery Dexter among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Dunkery Dexter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 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 Dunkery Dexter 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 Dunkery Dexter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutcombe C Of E Voluntary Aided First School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Little Oak Farm Pork Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Middle Burrow Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Timberscombe First School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Lion Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Orchards Social Club Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2026 |
| Great House B & B Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Dunkery Dexter
What is Dunkery Dexter's food hygiene rating?
Dunkery Dexter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 November 2022.
Is Dunkery Dexter 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunkery Dexter last inspected?
Dunkery Dexter was last inspected on 14 November 2022, 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 Dunkery Dexter?
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 Dunkery Dexter compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Dunkery Dexter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Dunkery Dexter 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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