The Blue Mantle food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Blue Mantle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 April 2016, more than 10 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: 2 Mantle Street, Wellington, TA21 8AW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Blue Mantle 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% | ← The Blue Mantle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Blue Mantle 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 Blue Mantle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Masonic Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Flint&Walton Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Vintage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Greggs Plc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Tim Potter (son & Daughter) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 191 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 August 2025 |
| Jala News Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Iron Duke Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about The Blue Mantle
What is The Blue Mantle's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Mantle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 April 2016.
Is The Blue Mantle 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Mantle last inspected?
The Blue Mantle was last inspected on 6 April 2016, more than 10 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 The Blue Mantle?
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 The Blue Mantle compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Mantle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Blue Mantle 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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Understanding this rating
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