Bridge Farm Cider food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Bridge Farm Cider holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 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: Bridge Farm, Fordhay, East Chinnock, BA22 9EA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bridge Farm Cider 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% | ← Bridge Farm Cider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridge Farm Cider 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 Bridge Farm Cider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cott Farm (Wedding Venue) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Dawes Twineworks Visitor Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| West Coker C of E VC Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| West Coker Commemoration Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| North Down Orchard Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Bagnell Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Bagnell Farm Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Bridge Farm Cider
What is Bridge Farm Cider's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Farm Cider has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Bridge Farm Cider 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Farm Cider last inspected?
Bridge Farm Cider was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Bridge Farm Cider?
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 Bridge Farm Cider compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Farm Cider is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bridge Farm Cider 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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