Wellington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Wellington Arms 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
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bristol Road, Rooksbridge, BS26 2TE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Wellington Arms among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Wellington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Wellington Arms 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 Wellington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru' Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Farm Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Fresh Food Hybrid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Leon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Roadchef Motorways Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Shell Sedgemoor South Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Ploughman's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Wellington Arms
What is Wellington Arms's food hygiene rating?
Wellington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Wellington Arms 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 Wellington Arms last inspected?
Wellington Arms was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Wellington Arms?
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 Wellington Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Wellington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wellington Arms 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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