Chard Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Chard Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PY
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chard Methodist Church sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Chard Methodist Church | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Chard Methodist Church 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 Chard Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Days Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Cuddles & Care Children’s Day Nursery Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Eleos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Somerset Inn Micropub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Dolphin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
| Chard News Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
Questions about Chard Methodist Church
What is Chard Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Chard Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 30 November 2024.
Is Chard Methodist Church safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chard Methodist Church last inspected?
Chard Methodist Church was last inspected on 30 November 2024, 19 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 Chard Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chard Methodist Church compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Chard Methodist Church holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chard Methodist Church 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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