Sanctuary Housing Association food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Sanctuary Housing Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2024, 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: The Homestead, Union Street, Cheddar, BS27 3NB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sanctuary Housing Association among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Sanctuary Housing Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Sanctuary Housing Association 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 Sanctuary Housing Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Clarke’s of Cheddar Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Court House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Jai Dee Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bath Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2025 |
| Bouquet Florist Retailers - other | 109 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Sanctuary Housing Association
What is Sanctuary Housing Association's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary Housing Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Sanctuary Housing Association 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanctuary Housing Association last inspected?
Sanctuary Housing Association was last inspected on 1 May 2024, 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 Sanctuary Housing Association?
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 Sanctuary Housing Association compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sanctuary Housing Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sanctuary Housing Association 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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Understanding this rating
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Sanctuary Housing Association is one of 91 rated food businesses in Cheddar. See every hygiene rating in Cheddar →
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