The Old House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Old House 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 27 October 2010, more than 15 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: The Old House, 11 St Mary Street, Nether Stowey, TA5 1LJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Old House 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% | ← The Old House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old House 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 Old House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Convenience Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Faun & Co Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Quantock Stores Post Office & Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Centre Other catering premises | 131 yards away | Exempt | |
| Coleridge Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Ancient Mariner Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| David Carpenter Farmers/growers | 295 yards away | Exempt | |
| Merrywood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2010 |
Questions about The Old House
What is The Old House's food hygiene rating?
The Old House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 October 2010.
Is The Old House 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 Old House last inspected?
The Old House was last inspected on 27 October 2010, more than 15 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 Old House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old House compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old House 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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