Bishops Eye food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Bishops Eye 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 7 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: 12 Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bishops Eye among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Bishops Eye | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 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 Bishops Eye 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 Bishops Eye, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Market Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Flapjackery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| City News Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Bishops Eye
What is Bishops Eye's food hygiene rating?
Bishops Eye has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Bishops Eye 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 Bishops Eye last inspected?
Bishops Eye was last inspected on 7 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 Bishops Eye?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bishops Eye compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bishops Eye is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bishops Eye 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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