Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks 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 4 October 2021, more than 4 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: Brooksfield, Lyatts Hill, Hardington Mandeville, BA22 9NR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks 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% | ← Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks 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 Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Stuart Saunders Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| West Coker Garage Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks
What is Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks's food hygiene rating?
Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 October 2021.
Is Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks 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 Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks last inspected?
Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks was last inspected on 4 October 2021, more than 4 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 Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks 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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