Bashfords Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Bashfords Farmhouse 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 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bashfords Farm, Bagborough Taunton, TA4 3EF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bashfords Farmhouse among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Bashfords Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 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 Bashfords Farmhouse 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 Bashfords Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Wildflower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| The Old Stags Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 December 2024 |
| Stoneage Organics Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| The Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Blue Ball Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bishops Lydeard Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aisholt & Merridge Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Bashfords Farmhouse
What is Bashfords Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Bashfords Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Bashfords Farmhouse 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 Bashfords Farmhouse last inspected?
Bashfords Farmhouse was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Bashfords Farmhouse?
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 Bashfords Farmhouse compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bashfords Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bashfords Farmhouse 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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