Bruton Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Bruton Convenience Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 23 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AH
How it compares in Somerset
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 5,514 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 178. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ← Bruton Convenience Store | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- 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 Bruton Convenience Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bruton Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| DESI Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 July 2024 |
| Stripy Duck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 August 2023 |
| The Sun Inn Takeaway Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| At The Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bill The Butcher Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Old Pharmacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2026 |
| The Prickly Pear Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Bruton Convenience Store
What is Bruton Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bruton Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Bruton Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bruton Convenience Store last inspected?
Bruton Convenience Store was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Bruton Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bruton Convenience Store compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Bruton Convenience Store holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bruton Convenience Store 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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