Abbey House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Abbey House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 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: Abbey House Retreat, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8DH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Abbey House 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% | ← Abbey House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbey House 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 Abbey House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playaways Neighbourhood Nursey School/college/university | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Glastonbury Community Fridge Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Glastonbury Community Pantry Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Oriental Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2021 |
| Breakfasts @ United Reformed Church Glastonbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chocolate Love Temple Manufacturers/packers | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2012 |
| Avalon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Beckets Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about Abbey House
What is Abbey House's food hygiene rating?
Abbey House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Abbey House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey House last inspected?
Abbey House was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Abbey House?
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 Abbey House compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Abbey House 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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Understanding this rating
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