Thornes Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Thornes Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2025, 12 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: 5 West Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Thornes Butchers 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% | ← Thornes Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thornes Butchers 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 Thornes Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner's Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Wivey Larder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wivey Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Phoenix Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Whelans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Thornes Butchers
What is Thornes Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Thornes Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Thornes Butchers 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornes Butchers last inspected?
Thornes Butchers was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 Thornes Butchers?
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 Thornes Butchers compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Thornes Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Thornes Butchers 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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