Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: Four Winds Cider Farm, Owl Street, East Lambrook, TA13 5HF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm 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% | ← Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm 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 Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lambrook Manor Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Sarah Langley Events Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Willows Childcare Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| The Rusty Axe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Fat Goose Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm
What is Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm's food hygiene rating?
Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm 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 Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm last inspected?
Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm?
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 Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Springtail Farm at Four Winds Farm 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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