Hillier food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Hillier 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: Cheddar Garden Centre, Draycott Road, Cheddar, BS27 3RU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hillier 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% | ← Hillier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hillier 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 Hillier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besley's Fruits Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cheddar Valley Community Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Laurels Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Booters Cafe Cheddar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Pizza@thebrewery Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| The Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2026 |
| Nyland Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2016 |
Questions about Hillier
What is Hillier's food hygiene rating?
Hillier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Hillier 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 Hillier last inspected?
Hillier was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 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 Hillier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hillier compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hillier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hillier 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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