Viaduct Fishery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Viaduct Fishery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 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: Viaduct Fishery, Cary Valley, Cedar Grove, TA11 6LJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Viaduct Fishery 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% | ← Viaduct Fishery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Viaduct Fishery 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 Viaduct Fishery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex House Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Lynch Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Nature's Pantry (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| M&M’s Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Somerton's Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Spice Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Cobbs Wholefoods Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Alfredos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Viaduct Fishery
What is Viaduct Fishery's food hygiene rating?
Viaduct Fishery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Viaduct Fishery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Viaduct Fishery last inspected?
Viaduct Fishery was last inspected on 25 October 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 Viaduct Fishery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Viaduct Fishery compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Viaduct Fishery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Viaduct Fishery 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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