International Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
International Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 4 Binford Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3NJ
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so International Food Store 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% | ← International Food Store | |
| 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 International Food Store 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 International Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Eastover Food and Wine Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Cafe & Laundrette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bridgwater Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Cafe Dos Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Akropolis / Elysian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about International Food Store
What is International Food Store's food hygiene rating?
International Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 31 March 2026.
Is International Food Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was International Food Store last inspected?
International Food Store was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 International Food Store?
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 International Food Store compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while International Food Store holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects International Food Store 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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