The Flying Fish Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Flying Fish Pub 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 Flying Fish Pub was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Windmill Hill, Ashill, TA19 9NX
How this rating has changed
The Flying Fish Pub has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
| 20 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Flying Fish Pub among the 4,819 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← The Flying Fish Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 The Flying Fish Pub 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 Flying Fish Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Studio Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| Venners Meats Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| The Lyle Room Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Broadway and Horton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
Questions about The Flying Fish Pub
What is The Flying Fish Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Fish Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 August 2026.
Is The Flying Fish Pub 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 Flying Fish Pub last inspected?
The Flying Fish Pub was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Flying Fish Pub?
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 The Flying Fish Pub compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Flying Fish Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Flying Fish Pub 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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The Flying Fish Pub is one of 87 rated food businesses in Ilminster. See every hygiene rating in Ilminster →
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