Betty's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Betty's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: 33 Silver Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Betty's 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% | ← Betty's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Betty's 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 Betty's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesmaster Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| P. B. Fruits Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bonners Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Southwest Game Butchers Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Apple Orchard Pre School Silver Street Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Herne View C of E Primary School School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Herne View Church of England Primary - Wraparound Care School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Betty's
What is Betty's's food hygiene rating?
Betty's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Betty's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Betty's last inspected?
Betty's was last inspected on 6 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 Betty's?
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 Betty's compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Betty's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Betty's 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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