County Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
County Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: County Stores was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Taunton Road Garage, Taunton Road, Curry Rivel, TA10 0ER
How it compares in Somerset
That puts County Stores among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← County Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Very 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 County Stores 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 County Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| The Kitchen Garden Somerset Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Firehouse Somerset Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Curry Rivel Big Breakfast Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School, Breakfast Club and After School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Curry Rivel Foundation Stage Little Pips School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Drayton Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about County Stores
What is County Stores's food hygiene rating?
County Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 June 2026.
Is County Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was County Stores last inspected?
County Stores was last inspected on 2 June 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 County Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does County Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and County Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects County Stores 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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