Kater food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Kater 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
This is a fresh result: Kater was inspected on 25 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Dening Sports Field, Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL
How this rating has changed
Kater was re-inspected on 25 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Kater among the 4,819 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Kater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 Kater 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 Kater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Chard Town Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2024 |
| Chard RFC Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Chard W.A.T.Ch C.I.C Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| The Hive Young Peoples Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mortimers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Mrs O's Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Kater
What is Kater's food hygiene rating?
Kater has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 July 2026.
Is Kater 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 Kater last inspected?
Kater was last inspected on 25 July 2026, a month 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 Kater?
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 Kater compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Kater is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Kater 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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Kater is one of 130 rated food businesses in Chard. See every hygiene rating in Chard →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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