Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant 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 12 August 2025, 10 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: 14 Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2AN
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant 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 Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Knightstone Campus School/college/university | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cabot Court Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Black Cat Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Brit Cafe Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Beach Hut (The) Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Charm Candle Studio & Friends Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant
What is Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant 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 Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant last inspected?
Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant?
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 Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant 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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