Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 July 2023, more than 2 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: Lydeard Farm, Broomfield, TA5 2EG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges 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% | ← Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges 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 Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow On Trent Social Club (The Brookfield) Pub/bar/nightclub | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Broomfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fyne Court (National Trust) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Watery Bottom Deer Management Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges
What is Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges's food hygiene rating?
Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges last inspected?
Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges was last inspected on 27 July 2023, more than 2 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 Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges?
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 Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges 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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