Panda 168 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Panda 168 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 103 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PB
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Panda 168 sits behind roughly 5,366 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ← Panda 168 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Panda 168 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 Panda 168, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA in Banat Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Efes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Centenary Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Crystal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Daily Needs Food & Wine Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Compass Disability Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bare Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Panda 168
What is Panda 168's food hygiene rating?
Panda 168 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Panda 168 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Panda 168 last inspected?
Panda 168 was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Panda 168?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Panda 168 compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Panda 168 holds a 3. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Panda 168 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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