The Upper Crust food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
The Upper Crust holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 August 2025, 10 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.
Address: 1 Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close, Taunton, TA1 4TY
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Upper Crust sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Upper Crust | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Upper Crust 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 Upper Crust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comeytrowe Under Fives Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Galmington Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2015 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Costcutter Taunton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Esso Rontec Taunton West Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bizzi Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2022 |
| Blagdon Village Management Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Elizabeth House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about The Upper Crust
What is The Upper Crust's food hygiene rating?
The Upper Crust has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Upper Crust 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Upper Crust last inspected?
The Upper Crust was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 The Upper Crust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Upper Crust compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Upper Crust holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Upper Crust 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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