India Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
India Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: 77 Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts India Cottage 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% | ← India Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 India Cottage 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 India Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater & Albion RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2008 |
| Cross Rifles Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bridgwater Self Serve Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Fruit Corner Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Bridgwater College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about India Cottage
What is India Cottage's food hygiene rating?
India Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 May 2025.
Is India Cottage 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was India Cottage last inspected?
India Cottage was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 India Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does India Cottage compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and India Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects India Cottage 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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