Strode Dining and Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Strode Dining and Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Barrington Court, Eastfield Lane, Barrington, TA19 0NQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Strode Dining and Tea Room among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Strode Dining and Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Strode Dining and Tea Room 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 Strode Dining and Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassockmoor Childcare Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Barrington Bakery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Barrington Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Barrington Football Club Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Duke of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 January 2025 |
| Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Shepton Beauchamp Events Team Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about Strode Dining and Tea Room
What is Strode Dining and Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Strode Dining and Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Strode Dining and Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strode Dining and Tea Room last inspected?
Strode Dining and Tea Room was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Strode Dining and Tea Room?
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 Strode Dining and Tea Room compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Strode Dining and Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Strode Dining and Tea Room 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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