The Hive Young Peoples Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Hive Young Peoples Centre 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 18 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: Essex Close, Chard, TA20 1RH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Hive Young Peoples Centre 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% | ← The Hive Young Peoples Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hive Young Peoples Centre 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 The Hive Young Peoples Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard RFC Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Chard W.A.T.Ch C.I.C Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Chard Lord's Larder Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Chard Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2021 |
| Chard Independent School School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Next Thing Education Camps School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Cerdic Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cuddles & Care Children’s Day Nursery Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Hive Young Peoples Centre
What is The Hive Young Peoples Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Hive Young Peoples Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Hive Young Peoples Centre 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 The Hive Young Peoples Centre last inspected?
The Hive Young Peoples Centre was last inspected on 18 February 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 The Hive Young Peoples Centre?
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 The Hive Young Peoples Centre compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive Young Peoples Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Hive Young Peoples Centre 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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