Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 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: Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8QN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Very 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 Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd 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 Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Gotton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bathpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Creech St Michael Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Creech St. Michael Vc Primary School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Creech St Michael Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd
What is Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd last inspected?
Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd was last inspected on 13 September 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 Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd 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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