Chard RFC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Chard RFC 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 31 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: Essex Close, Chard, TA20 1RH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Chard RFC 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% | ← Chard RFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chard RFC 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 Chard RFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard W.A.T.Ch C.I.C Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| The Hive Young Peoples Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Chard Lord's Larder Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Chard Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2021 |
| Chard Independent School School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Next Thing Education Camps School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Cerdic Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cuddles & Care Children’s Day Nursery Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Chard RFC
What is Chard RFC's food hygiene rating?
Chard RFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Chard RFC 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 Chard RFC last inspected?
Chard RFC was last inspected on 31 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 Chard RFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chard RFC compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Chard RFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chard RFC 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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