Beech Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Beech Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Barhams Barn, Harpitts Withy, Ilchester Road, TA11 7BH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Beech Catering 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% | ← Beech Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beech Catering 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 Beech Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Mackrell Cof E Primary School and Preschool School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Lytes Cary Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Broadways Rare Breed Porkers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| The Kingsdon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Tadpole Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2021 |
| Kingsdon Community Shop Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Steve Attwell Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2021 |
Questions about Beech Catering
What is Beech Catering's food hygiene rating?
Beech Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Beech Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beech Catering last inspected?
Beech Catering was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Beech Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beech Catering compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Beech Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Beech Catering 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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