Brendon Orchards Co-operative food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Brendon Orchards Co-operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2015, more than 10 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: The Greenhouse Old Brewery, Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2NT
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Brendon Orchards Co-operative among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Brendon Orchards Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Very 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 Brendon Orchards Co-operative 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 Brendon Orchards Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Silver Street Centre Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Whelans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Phoenix Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2024 |
| Wivey Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Golden Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Brendon Orchards Co-operative
What is Brendon Orchards Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Brendon Orchards Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 October 2015.
Is Brendon Orchards Co-operative 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brendon Orchards Co-operative last inspected?
Brendon Orchards Co-operative was last inspected on 29 October 2015, more than 10 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 Brendon Orchards Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brendon Orchards Co-operative compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Brendon Orchards Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Brendon Orchards Co-operative 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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