The Phoenix Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
The Phoenix Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2023, more than 2 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: 108 Roman Road, Taunton
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Phoenix Takeaway 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% | ← The Phoenix Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Phoenix Takeaway 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 Phoenix Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Bridge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - National Grid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Blackbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| B&M Taunton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about The Phoenix Takeaway
What is The Phoenix Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Phoenix Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 December 2023.
Is The Phoenix Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Phoenix Takeaway last inspected?
The Phoenix Takeaway was last inspected on 11 December 2023, more than 2 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 The Phoenix Takeaway?
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 The Phoenix Takeaway compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Phoenix Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Phoenix Takeaway 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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