The Stonemasons food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Stonemasons 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 27 August 2024, 22 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: Harts Close, Ilminster, TA19 8BL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Stonemasons 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% | ← The Stonemasons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stonemasons 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 Stonemasons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrubbery Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Warehouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| West Street Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cubs Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about The Stonemasons
What is The Stonemasons's food hygiene rating?
The Stonemasons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 August 2024.
Is The Stonemasons 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 Stonemasons last inspected?
The Stonemasons was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 Stonemasons?
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 The Stonemasons compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Stonemasons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Stonemasons 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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