The Premier Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
The Premier Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Premier Inn was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ruishton Taunton, TA3 5LU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Premier Inn 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% | ← The Premier Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Premier Inn 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 Premier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Taunton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bridge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bumblees Preserves & The Chillees Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bathpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Blackbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
Questions about The Premier Inn
What is The Premier Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Premier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Premier Inn 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 Premier Inn last inspected?
The Premier Inn was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Premier Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Premier Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Premier Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Premier Inn 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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