Saskia's Flower Essences food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Saskia's Flower Essences holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 May 2026, 3 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.
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: Unit 6 Applegarth Mall, 8 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JP
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How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Saskia's Flower Essences sits behind roughly 4,819 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Saskia's Flower Essences | |
| 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 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 Saskia's Flower Essences 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 Saskia's Flower Essences, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| The Lemon Tree Deli Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| The Whole (Trading as Mary Phillip Fergus Ltd) Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Clementina Delicatessen & Gifts Ltd Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Sushi in the Stix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Good Measure Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wincanton Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| Rule #65 - Cycle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Saskia's Flower Essences
What is Saskia's Flower Essences's food hygiene rating?
Saskia's Flower Essences has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Saskia's Flower Essences safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saskia's Flower Essences last inspected?
Saskia's Flower Essences was last inspected on 21 May 2026, 3 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 Saskia's Flower Essences?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Saskia's Flower Essences compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Saskia's Flower Essences holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Saskia's Flower Essences 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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