The Allerford Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Allerford Inn 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 15 November 2024, 20 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: Allerford Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA4 1AL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Allerford Inn 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 Allerford Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Allerford Inn 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 Allerford Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Barton Comunity Hospital Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Brock House Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bishops Hull Stores and Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Cotford St Luke Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Fledglings Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bishops Hull CP School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bishops Hull Hub Cafe Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Comeytrowe Equestrian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Allerford Inn
What is The Allerford Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Allerford Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Allerford Inn 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 The Allerford Inn last inspected?
The Allerford Inn was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 20 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 The Allerford Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Allerford Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Allerford Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Allerford Inn 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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