Roadchef North Services food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Roadchef North Services 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: Taunton Deane Service Area, Taunton Deane Motorway Service, M5 Northbound Taunton, TA3 7PF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Roadchef North Services 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% | ← Roadchef North Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roadchef North Services 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 Roadchef North Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds M5 North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| McDonalds M5 South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Days Inn Taunton Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Roadchef South Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Shell Taunton Deane North Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shell Taunton Deane South Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Roadchef North Services
What is Roadchef North Services's food hygiene rating?
Roadchef North Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Roadchef North Services 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 Roadchef North Services last inspected?
Roadchef North Services was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Roadchef North Services?
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 Roadchef North Services compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Roadchef North Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Roadchef North Services 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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