Sawyers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Sawyers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: 3 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1BT
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Sawyers Arms 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% | ← Sawyers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sawyers Arms 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 Sawyers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBRE Nailsea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Lopresti Whippy Mobile caterer | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Deja Brew Coffee Mobile caterer | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Downing's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Sawyers Arms
What is Sawyers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Sawyers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Sawyers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sawyers Arms last inspected?
Sawyers Arms was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Sawyers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sawyers Arms 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 Sawyers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Sawyers Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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