The Pavilion at Shapwick food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Pavilion at Shapwick holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Northbrook Road, Shapwick Bridgwater, TA7 9LN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Pavilion at Shapwick among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Pavilion at Shapwick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 The Pavilion at Shapwick 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 Pavilion at Shapwick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Dovecote School Ltd School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Giggling Goat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Shapwick Village Hall Other catering premises | 360 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Pavilion at Shapwick
What is The Pavilion at Shapwick's food hygiene rating?
The Pavilion at Shapwick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Pavilion at Shapwick 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pavilion at Shapwick last inspected?
The Pavilion at Shapwick was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Pavilion at Shapwick?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pavilion at Shapwick compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Pavilion at Shapwick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Pavilion at Shapwick 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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