Ark Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Ark Cafe 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 25 Hughenden Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2UR
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Ark Cafe among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Ark Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Ark Cafe 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 Ark Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol House Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ashcombe Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Acer House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Chopsticks Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Ashcombe Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Caterlink @ South West Skills Campus School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Boro Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Ark Cafe
What is Ark Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Ark Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Ark Cafe 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 Ark Cafe last inspected?
Ark Cafe was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ark Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ark Cafe compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ark Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Ark Cafe 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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