Walter Smith Fine Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Walter Smith Fine Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: Cadbury Garden And Leisure, Smallway, Congresbury, BS49 5AA
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Walter Smith Fine Foods among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Walter Smith Fine Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Walter Smith Fine Foods 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 Walter Smith Fine Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 May 2026 |
| Jungle Run Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 October 2024 |
| Congresbury Senior Citizens Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aspens @ St Andrew's C of E Primary School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Morgan's Local Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Congresbury Community Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Walter Smith Fine Foods
What is Walter Smith Fine Foods's food hygiene rating?
Walter Smith Fine Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Walter Smith Fine Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walter Smith Fine Foods last inspected?
Walter Smith Fine Foods was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Walter Smith Fine Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walter Smith Fine Foods compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Walter Smith Fine Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Walter Smith Fine Foods 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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