Holman Clavel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Holman Clavel Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: Holman Clavel Inn, Culmhead, TA3 7EA
How it compares in Somerset
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 5,514 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 212. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ← Holman Clavel Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Holman Clavel Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Holman Clavel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb and Flag Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Somerset Sheep Trekking Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Churchinford & District Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2013 |
| The Queens Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Hummingbird Care Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The York Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Corfe Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Holman Clavel Inn
What is Holman Clavel Inn's food hygiene rating?
Holman Clavel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Holman Clavel Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Holman Clavel Inn last inspected?
Holman Clavel Inn was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Holman Clavel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holman Clavel Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Holman Clavel Inn holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Holman Clavel Inn 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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