The Old Pound Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Old Pound Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Old Pound Inn was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, Aller, TA10 0RA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Old Pound Inn 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% | ← The Old Pound Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Pound Inn 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 The Old Pound Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aller Dragons Youth Club Other catering premises | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 April 2024 |
| Bere Cider Company Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Dairyhouse Farm Catering Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Knight Fryer Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ashley House Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| High Ham C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| David Holmes Consulting Ltd Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about The Old Pound Inn
What is The Old Pound Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Pound Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Old Pound Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Pound Inn last inspected?
The Old Pound Inn was last inspected on 15 June 2026, a month 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 The Old Pound Inn?
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 The Old Pound Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Pound Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old Pound Inn 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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