The Trough Limited food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
The Trough Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2023, more than 2 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: Longcroft Farm, Stone Lane, Yeovil, BA21 4NU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Trough Limited 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% | ← The Trough Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Trough Limited 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 Trough Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklers Mead Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Fairmead School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Compton View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Community Meal at Chelston Avenue Yeovil Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Discovery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Cottage Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Birchfield Pre School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Trough Limited
What is The Trough Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Trough Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 November 2023.
Is The Trough Limited 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Trough Limited last inspected?
The Trough Limited was last inspected on 24 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Trough Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Trough Limited compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Trough Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Trough Limited 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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