The Banckers Draught food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Banckers Draught 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 1 April 2026, 3 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: Bancks Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Banckers Draught 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% | ← The Banckers Draught | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Banckers Draught 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 The Banckers Draught, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Chai D'Lish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Friday Street News Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2007 |
| Cosy Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2012 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2005 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2009 |
Questions about The Banckers Draught
What is The Banckers Draught's food hygiene rating?
The Banckers Draught has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Banckers Draught 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 The Banckers Draught last inspected?
The Banckers Draught was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 The Banckers Draught?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Banckers Draught compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Banckers Draught is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Banckers Draught 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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