Food hygiene ratings in Somerset
Our data holds 6,133 food businesses in Somerset, rated between 2005-01-04 and 2026-09-29. 78.6% (4,818) are rated 5 (very good), above the 69% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 67 (1.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Somerset 78th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Somerset
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 4,818 | 78.6% |
| 4 (good) | 543 | 8.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 90 | 1.5% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 31 | 0.5% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 36 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting inspection | 377 | 6.1% |
| Exempt | 238 | 3.9% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 1,166 | 76.8% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1,108 | 80% |
| Retailers - other | 991 | 72.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 606 | 75.4% |
| Mobile caterer | 401 | 79.8% |
| Caring Premises | 396 | 87.6% |
| School/college/university | 388 | 89.4% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 | 76.7% |
Food businesses rated per month in Somerset
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Somerset
The 20 most recent of 67. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Pig Company T/A The Story Pig | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-28 | Mobile caterer | DT9 |
| Asia Bowl | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TA1 1SE |
| P & K Meats | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-18 | Retailers - other | BA16 0EX |
| The Drayton Crown | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TA10 0JY |
| Saffron Indian | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BA16 0NH |
| North Petherton Convenience Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-13 | Retailers - other | TA6 6SB |
| Supply Store Premier | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Retailers - other | BA22 7NG |
| Stephens Butchers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Retailers - other | BA6 9HD |
| A Huevo! | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BA11 1BH |
| Rode Hill Fishery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Mobile caterer | BA11 6QH |
| Master Grill | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TA13 5BT |
| China Capital | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BA11 2HE |
| The Ruishton Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TA3 5JW |
| Brent Knoll Inn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-15 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TA9 4JG |
| The Bell Inn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-15 | Pub/bar/nightclub | BA3 5QQ |
| The Bird In Hand | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TA3 6LT |
| Holman Clavel Inn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-29 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TA3 7EA |
| C&J Quality Meats | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-10 | Retailers - other | BA9 9HF |
| Combe House Hotel | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-08 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | TA5 1RZ |
| TESTIMONY AFRICAN FOOD STORE LTD | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-04 | Other catering premises | BA20 |
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Questions about Somerset
How many food businesses in Somerset are rated 5 (very good)?
4,818 of 6,133 food businesses in Somerset (78.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-09-29.
Which food businesses in Somerset are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
67 food businesses in Somerset are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Somerset data?
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