Merrywood food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Merrywood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2010, more than 15 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: Lime Street, Nether Stowey, TA5 1NH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Merrywood 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% | ← Merrywood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Merrywood 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 Merrywood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mariner Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Coleridge Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Nether Stowey VC Primary School School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Faun & Co Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Quantock Stores Post Office & Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Stowey Bears Pre-School Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Kris Convenience Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Old House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2010 |
Questions about Merrywood
What is Merrywood's food hygiene rating?
Merrywood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 October 2010.
Is Merrywood 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merrywood last inspected?
Merrywood was last inspected on 25 October 2010, more than 15 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 Merrywood?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merrywood compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Merrywood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Merrywood 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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