Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) 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
This rating dates from 9 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Upper High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AT
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How it compares in Somerset
That puts Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) among the 4,819 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) 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 Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Honey Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Burnt Honey @ Pithers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Rio D’Oro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Ltd Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Carriage Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2025 |
| Pinsents Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 205 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club)
What is Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club)'s food hygiene rating?
Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) 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 Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) last inspected?
Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 20 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 Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club)?
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 Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) 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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