Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 18 Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UG
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen 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 Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Seasons Take Away & Jichawock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Afri Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| ASAGA Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Charles Dickens (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Blues Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bella Piatto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Amazing Asia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen
What is Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen last inspected?
Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen 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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