The Old Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Old Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Holton Street, Holton, BA9 8AR
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Inn sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ← The Old Inn | |
| 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 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 The Old Inn 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 The Old Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Fine Dining Ltd Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ellie Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Marchant Holliday School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Anchor Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Victoria O'Brien Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Willow Vale Animal Experience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Holbrook Manor Hotel and Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old Inn
What is The Old Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Old Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Old Inn last inspected?
The Old Inn was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 The Old Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Old Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Inn holds a 3. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Old 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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