Wincanton Racecourse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Wincanton Racecourse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 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: Old Hill, Charlton Musgrove, BA9 8BJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Wincanton Racecourse 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% | ← Wincanton Racecourse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wincanton Racecourse 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 Wincanton Racecourse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Youth FC Tuck Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Wagtail Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Wincanton Community Hospital (formerly Verrington) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| You First Support Services CIC Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Jarvs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Wincanton Racecourse
What is Wincanton Racecourse's food hygiene rating?
Wincanton Racecourse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Wincanton Racecourse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wincanton Racecourse last inspected?
Wincanton Racecourse was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Wincanton Racecourse?
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 Wincanton Racecourse compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Wincanton Racecourse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wincanton Racecourse 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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