Happy Bee Wincanton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Happy Bee Wincanton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 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: Victoria House, 27 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Bee Wincanton sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ← Happy Bee Wincanton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Happy Bee Wincanton 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 Happy Bee Wincanton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Wincanton Post Office Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| The Mushroom Shop Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bootmakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Lovington Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| The Seed Cafe T/A The Hub at No.3 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Mill Street Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2021 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Happy Bee Wincanton
What is Happy Bee Wincanton's food hygiene rating?
Happy Bee Wincanton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Happy Bee Wincanton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Happy Bee Wincanton last inspected?
Happy Bee Wincanton was last inspected on 27 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 Happy Bee Wincanton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Bee Wincanton compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Bee Wincanton holds a 3. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Happy Bee Wincanton 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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