The Smithy Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Smithy Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Charlton Musgrove, Wincanton, BA9 8HG
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Smithy Inn sits behind roughly 4,826 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← The Smithy Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Smithy Inn 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 Smithy Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbers Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Kitchen at Kimbers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Otter Nurseries of Wincanton & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Hunters Lodge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 May 2025 |
| Chew Chew BBQSHED Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| Wincanton Youth FC Tuck Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Osip Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Luncheon Club at Bayford Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about The Smithy Inn
What is The Smithy Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Smithy Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Smithy Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smithy Inn last inspected?
The Smithy Inn was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Smithy Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smithy Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Smithy Inn holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Smithy Inn 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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