The Old Manor House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Old Manor House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2017, more than 9 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: Cross Lane, Axbridge, BS26 2ED
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Old Manor House 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 Old Manor House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Manor House 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 Old Manor House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcroft Game & Farm Foods Manufacturers/packers | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
| The White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Compton House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Two Acre Farm Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Oak House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Ripley's Antiques & Vintage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2024 |
Questions about The Old Manor House
What is The Old Manor House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Manor House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 January 2017.
Is The Old Manor House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Manor House last inspected?
The Old Manor House was last inspected on 31 January 2017, more than 9 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 The Old Manor House?
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 The Old Manor House compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Manor House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old Manor House 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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