The Vivary Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Vivary Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, 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: Wilton Street, Taunton, TA1 3JR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Vivary Arms 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% | ← The Vivary Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Vivary Arms 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 Vivary Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullens Catering at Vivary Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Elizabeth House Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Blagdon Village Management Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cream Care Ltd Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Corner House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cafe Expresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Blue Moon Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Vivary Arms
What is The Vivary Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Vivary Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 January 2024.
Is The Vivary Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vivary Arms last inspected?
The Vivary Arms was last inspected on 10 January 2024, 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 The Vivary Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Vivary Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Vivary Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Vivary Arms 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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