Wessex House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Wessex House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: Behind Berry, Somerton, TA11 7PB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Wessex House 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% | ← Wessex House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wessex House 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 Wessex House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lynch Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Viaduct Fishery Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Nature's Pantry (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| M&M’s Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Somerton's Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Spice Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Cobbs Wholefoods Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| B H Stacey Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Wessex House
What is Wessex House's food hygiene rating?
Wessex House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Wessex House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wessex House last inspected?
Wessex House was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 Wessex House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wessex House compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Wessex House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wessex House 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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Understanding this rating
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