Northover Manor Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Northover Manor Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Northover Manor Hotel was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Northover, Ilchester, BA22 8LD
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Northover Manor Hotel sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Northover Manor Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Northover Manor Hotel 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 Northover Manor Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action for Children Spring The Levels Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Agricultal Innovation Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cannington News Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2006 |
| Croft Farm Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Friendly Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Cannington C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bridgwater College (Cannington Centre) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| EDF Cannington Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Northover Manor Hotel
What is Northover Manor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Northover Manor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Northover Manor Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northover Manor Hotel last inspected?
Northover Manor Hotel was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Northover Manor Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northover Manor Hotel compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Northover Manor Hotel holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Northover Manor Hotel 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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