The Lamb and Flag food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Lamb and Flag holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Blagdon Hill, Taunton, TA3 7SL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Lamb and Flag 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 Lamb and Flag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lamb and Flag 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 Lamb and Flag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Somerset Sheep Trekking Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Holman Clavel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| McDonalds M5 North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| McDonalds M5 South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Roadchef North Services Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Days Inn Taunton Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Roadchef South Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Lamb and Flag
What is The Lamb and Flag's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb and Flag has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Lamb and Flag 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lamb and Flag last inspected?
The Lamb and Flag was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 The Lamb and Flag?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lamb and Flag compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Lamb and Flag is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Lamb and Flag 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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