Otter Nurseries food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Otter Nurseries 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
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: Pen Elm Hill, Norton Fitzwarren Taunton, TA2 6PE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Otter Nurseries 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% | ← Otter Nurseries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Otter Nurseries 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 Otter Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Cross Keys SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Brock House Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dene Barton Comunity Hospital Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bishops Hull CP School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bishops Hull Hub Cafe Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Cotford St Luke Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Fledglings Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Greenway Motors Ltd Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Otter Nurseries
What is Otter Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Otter Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Otter Nurseries 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 Otter Nurseries last inspected?
Otter Nurseries was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Otter Nurseries?
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 Otter Nurseries compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Otter Nurseries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Otter Nurseries 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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