J & J Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
J & J Catering 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 3 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Greatwood Camp, Adscombe Lane, Over Stowey, TA5 1HN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts J & J Catering among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← J & J Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 J & J Catering 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 J & J Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantock Lodge Leisure Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Over Stowey Village Hall & Recreation Ground Committee Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| David Carpenter Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Castle of Comfort Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Stowey Bears Pre-School Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Nether Stowey VC Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Old House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2010 |
| Quantock Stores Post Office & Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about J & J Catering
What is J & J Catering's food hygiene rating?
J & J Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 October 2023.
Is J & J Catering 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 J & J Catering last inspected?
J & J Catering was last inspected on 3 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 J & J Catering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J & J Catering compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and J & J Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects J & J Catering 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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