Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Common Lane Farm, Common Lane, Yenston, BA8 0ND
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) 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% | ← Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) 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 Gartell Light Railway (Cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcombe Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 June 2025 |
| Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Bunters of Templecombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ridge & Cottage Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Sticky Fingers PreSchool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Virginia Ash Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Gartell Light Railway (Cafe)
What is Gartell Light Railway (Cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) 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 Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) last inspected?
Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Gartell Light Railway (Cafe)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) 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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