Barefoots Orchard food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Barefoots Orchard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 July 2022, more than 3 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: Station Road, Bruton, BA10 0EH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Barefoots Orchard 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% | ← Barefoots Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barefoots Orchard 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 Barefoots Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godminster (Factory Shop) Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| The Cellarhand Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| The Chocolate Society Manufacturers/packers | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Durslade Farm Shop Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Roth Bar and Da Costa Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bruton Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Bruton Mini Day Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 305 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Barefoots Orchard
What is Barefoots Orchard's food hygiene rating?
Barefoots Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 July 2022.
Is Barefoots Orchard 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barefoots Orchard last inspected?
Barefoots Orchard was last inspected on 13 July 2022, more than 3 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 Barefoots Orchard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barefoots Orchard compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Barefoots Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Barefoots Orchard 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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