St Mary's Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
St Mary's Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Station Road, Shapwick, TA7 9LR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts St Mary's Church among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← St Mary's Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 St Mary's 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 St Mary's Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion at Shapwick Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Dovecote School Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Giggling Goat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Shapwick Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about St Mary's Church
What is St Mary's Church's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 March 2025.
Is St Mary's Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's Church last inspected?
St Mary's Church was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 St Mary's Church?
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 St Mary's Church compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects St Mary's 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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