Milverton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Milverton Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2013, more than 12 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: Sand Street, Milverton Taunton, TA4 1JN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Milverton Stores among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Milverton Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 Milverton Stores 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 Milverton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milverton Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Milverton Community Primary and Pre-School School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Coffee Mill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Milverton Stores
What is Milverton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Milverton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 December 2013.
Is Milverton Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Milverton Stores last inspected?
Milverton Stores was last inspected on 19 December 2013, more than 12 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 Milverton Stores?
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 Milverton Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Milverton Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Milverton Stores 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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