Antiques on High L.T.D food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Antiques on High L.T.D holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2024, 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: 27-29 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DH
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Antiques on High L.T.D sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Antiques on High L.T.D | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Antiques on High L.T.D 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 Antiques on High L.T.D, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuggers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Doner & Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Chopsticks Asian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Quantock House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| CICCIC Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2016 |
Questions about Antiques on High L.T.D
What is Antiques on High L.T.D's food hygiene rating?
Antiques on High L.T.D has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 29 April 2024.
Is Antiques on High L.T.D safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Antiques on High L.T.D last inspected?
Antiques on High L.T.D was last inspected on 29 April 2024, 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 Antiques on High L.T.D?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Antiques on High L.T.D compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Antiques on High L.T.D holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Antiques on High L.T.D 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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