Hope Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Hope Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2023, 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: Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3HW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hope Baptist Church 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% | ← Hope Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hope Baptist Church 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 Hope Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| HK Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Highbridge Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Barneys TA9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Maisey's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| McKinven’s Kitchen Mobile caterer | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Churchfield Nursery Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Hope Baptist Church
What is Hope Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Hope Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 October 2023.
Is Hope Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Baptist Church last inspected?
Hope Baptist Church was last inspected on 27 October 2023, 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 Hope Baptist Church?
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 Hope Baptist Church compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hope Baptist Church 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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