A NEW addition to Wellington's town centre has gained top marks in a hygiene inspection.

The Iron Duke has been awarded a five star rating by council inspectors in the Scores on the Doors scheme.

The scheme aims to highlight hygiene standards in pubs, restaurants, take-aways and clubs across Taunton Deane.

Inspectors judge outlets on how hygienic and well-managed the food preparation at the premises is and each business is marked against the same criteria.

The new Wetherspoon pub opened at the end of August.

The pub’s manager, Matthew Turner, said: “I am delighted that we have gained the top rating and I’m sure our customers will welcome the news too.

“Standards of hygiene at the pub are paramount.

“All of the staff work hard to ensure that the pub offers its customers the highest levels of hygiene at all time and we are delighted that our efforts have been recognised with the five star rating.”