Crown & Sceptre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Crown & Sceptre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 May 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: 76 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NX
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Crown & Sceptre sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Crown & Sceptre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Crown & Sceptre 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 Crown & Sceptre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| CA in Banat Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Efes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Crystal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Daily Needs Food & Wine Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bare Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Centenary Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Crown & Sceptre
What is Crown & Sceptre's food hygiene rating?
Crown & Sceptre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Crown & Sceptre 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown & Sceptre last inspected?
Crown & Sceptre was last inspected on 20 May 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 Crown & Sceptre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown & Sceptre compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Crown & Sceptre holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Crown & Sceptre 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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