Cafe Expresso food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Cafe Expresso 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
This is a fresh result: Cafe Expresso was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 38 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Cafe Expresso 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% | ← Cafe Expresso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cafe Expresso 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 Cafe Expresso, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cafe Algarve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Coffee Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cream Care Ltd Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2016 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bold and Brave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Expresso
What is Cafe Expresso's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Expresso has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Cafe Expresso 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 Cafe Expresso last inspected?
Cafe Expresso was last inspected on 3 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 Cafe Expresso?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Expresso compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Expresso is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Cafe Expresso 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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