Rowan Ward food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Rowan Ward 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 14 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Summerlands Hospital, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Rowan Ward 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% | ← Rowan Ward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Rowan Ward 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 Rowan Ward, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm Catering @ Westfield Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Discovery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Appletree Children's Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cooksons Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Da Vinci Restaurant and Refectory Unit School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Rowan Ward
What is Rowan Ward's food hygiene rating?
Rowan Ward has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 August 2023.
Is Rowan Ward 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 Rowan Ward last inspected?
Rowan Ward was last inspected on 14 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Rowan Ward?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rowan Ward compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Rowan Ward is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Rowan Ward 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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