Nicholls & Sons LTD food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Somerset
Nicholls & Sons LTD holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 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: Sweetnap Farm, Holt Lane, Witham Friary, BA11 5HP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Nicholls & Sons LTD 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% | ← Nicholls & Sons LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nicholls & Sons LTD 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 Nicholls & Sons LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Ferments Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Stourton & Kilmington Home Guard Clb Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Heal Somerset Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| More Wine Limited Distributors/Transporters | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Stourhead Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Spread Eagle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Temple of Refreshment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Nicholls & Sons LTD
What is Nicholls & Sons LTD's food hygiene rating?
Nicholls & Sons LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Nicholls & Sons LTD 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nicholls & Sons LTD last inspected?
Nicholls & Sons LTD was last inspected on 20 January 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 Nicholls & Sons LTD?
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 Nicholls & Sons LTD compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Nicholls & Sons LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Nicholls & Sons LTD 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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