Halfway House Inn Country Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Halfway House Inn Country Lodge was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ilchester Road, Chilthorne Domer, BA22 8RE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 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% | ← Halfway House Inn Country Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 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 Halfway House Inn Country Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilthorne Domer Recreation Trust Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Chilthorne Domer School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club at Chilthorne Domer Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Cottage Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
What is Halfway House Inn Country Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Halfway House Inn Country Lodge last inspected?
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Halfway House Inn Country Lodge?
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 Halfway House Inn Country Lodge compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Halfway House Inn Country Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 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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