Macsorsons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Macsorsons 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 19 December 2025, 6 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: Barleymows Farm Shop Snowdon Hill Farm, Snowdon Hill, Chard, TA20 3PS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Macsorsons among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Macsorsons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Macsorsons 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 Macsorsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barleymow's Farm Shop & Restaurant Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Watermead House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Sunnymeade Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ammonite Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Chard Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Lucky Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Nisa Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Macsorsons
What is Macsorsons's food hygiene rating?
Macsorsons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 December 2025.
Is Macsorsons 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 Macsorsons last inspected?
Macsorsons was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 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 Macsorsons?
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 Macsorsons compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Macsorsons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Macsorsons 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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