Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Somerset
Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 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: Gilcombe Farm, Bruton Road, Brewham, BA10 0QE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw 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 Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilcombe Farm Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Gilcombe Farm Dairy Pasteurising Farmers/growers | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Tiffin Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw
What is Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw's food hygiene rating?
Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw last inspected?
Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw 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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