SunSpot Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
SunSpot Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: South Road, Brean, TA8 2RD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts SunSpot Cafe 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% | ← SunSpot Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 SunSpot Cafe 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 SunSpot Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Of India Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Brean Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Krackers Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Summerhaze Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| AJ's Discount Retailers - other | 93 yards away | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ocean Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about SunSpot Cafe
What is SunSpot Cafe's food hygiene rating?
SunSpot Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 October 2025.
Is SunSpot Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SunSpot Cafe last inspected?
SunSpot Cafe was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 SunSpot Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SunSpot Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and SunSpot Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects SunSpot Cafe 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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