FIVE businesses in Somerset have been given a food hygiene rating of zero at their most recent inspection.

A further 52 businesses across the county’s six districts have been given a rating of one.

Under the food hygiene rating scheme, local authority food safety officers give businesses a rating from five to zero, which is displayed at their premises and online.

The ratings help consumers decided where to buy and eat food by providing clear information about businesses’ hygiene standards.

Ratings are typically given to places where food is supplied, sold or consumed, including restaurants, pubs, cafés, takeaways (including vans and stalls), canteens, hotels, supermarkets and food shops, schools, hospitals, and care homes.

Here is what the ratings mean:

5: Hygiene standards are very good

4: Hygiene standards are good

3: Hygiene standards are generally satisfactory

2: Some improvement is necessary

1: Major improvement is necessary

0: Urgent improvement is required

The Food Standards Agency says "ratings are a snapshot of the standard of food hygiene found at the time of inspection".

This includes how food is handled, stored, and prepared, as well as the cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.

The ratings do not provide information on the quality of the food, customer service, culinary skill, presentation, or comfort.

Here are the businesses in Somerset with food hygiene ratings of zero:

  • The Burrito Bus: Private address, registered with Somerset West and Taunton local authority. Last inspection: March 26, 2021.
  • Sparkles Indian at The Rusty Axe: Stembridge, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock. Last inspection: June 16, 2021.
  • Cottage Loaf: Unit 2 Precinct, Brinsea Road, Congresbury. Last inspection: September 3, 2021.
  • Midland Hotel: 40-42 Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: August 18, 2021.
  • Jolly Sailor: Mead Lane, Saltford. Last inspection: June 16, 2021.

Here are the businesses in Somerset West and Taunton, Sedgemoor, Mendip, South Somerset, North Somerset, and Bath and North East Somerset with a food hygiene rating of one:

Somerset West and Taunton:

  • British Biltong: Private address, registered with Somerset West and Taunton. Last inspection: March 18, 2021.
  • Crystal Chinese Take-Away: Cheddon Road, Taunton. Last inspection: May 14, 2019.
  • Henlade Post Office Stores: Henlade, Taunton. Last inspection: May 6, 2021.
  • Loaders Sandwich Bar: Bath Place, Taunton. Last inspection: May 14, 2021.
  • New Canton Chinese Restaurant: South Street, Wellington. Last inspection: March 11, 2021.
  • Pizza Hot: 81-83 Station Road, Taunton. Last inspection: July 2, 2021.
  • Smokey Joe’s: Thornfalcon Layby, West Hatch, Taunton. Last inspection: May 12, 2021.
  • The Beambridge Inn: Beambridge, Wellington. Last inspection: July 2, 2021.
  • Wawel Taunton: 5 Eastgate, Taunton. Last inspection: February 8, 2021.

Sedgemoor:

  • Alesia-Maria Ltd: St Mary Street, Bridgwater. Last inspection: March 23, 2021.
  • Pizza Magic: Wessex Business Centre, Wedmore Road, Cheddar. Last inspection: June 18, 2021.

Mendip:

  • Brixton Tea Party: Private address, registered with Mendip local authority. Last inspection: June 27, 2019.
  • Brookover Farm: Murtry, Frome. Last inspection: May 25, 2016.
  • Duke of Cumberland Inn: Edford Hill, Holcombe, Radstock. Last inspection: August 27, 2019.
  • Horse & Groom Inn: East Woodlands, Frome. Last inspection: March 4, 2020.
  • Jay’s Kitchen: The Ship Inn, Oldford, Frome. Last inspection: September 21, 2021.
  • Lilleys Cider: Roewood Farm Estate, Bunns Lane, Witham. Last inspection: March 19, 2021.
  • Long Story Bistro: 84 High Street, Wells. Last inspection: June 30, 2021.
  • Rams Kebab: Private address, registered with Mendip local authority (BA4). Last inspection: March 2, 2021.
  • Rams Kebab: Private address, registered with Mendip local authority (BA5). Last inspection: June 28, 2021.
  • Tall Trees Glamping: Double House Farm, Coxbridge Drove, Coxbridge, Glastonbury. Last inspection: June 29, 2021.

South Somerset:

  • MaxiMart: 13-15 Sherborne Road, Yeovil. Last inspection: July 13, 2021.
  • On The Corner: 27 High Street, Wincanton. Last inspection: January 14, 2021.
  • Peking Chef: The Square, Church Street, Ilchester. Last inspection: July 7, 2021.
  • Somerton Stores: Langport Road, Somerton. Last inspection: March 11, 2021.
  • Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway: 39 High Street, Wincanton. Last inspection: March 11, 2021. 

North Somerset:

  • Alexandra Parade Traditional Fish & Chips: 9 Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: September 23, 2021.
  • Beijing Take Away: 14 Feniton, Clovelly Road, Worle, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: September 22, 2021.
  • Cheungs Chinese Takeaway: 57 High Street, Yatton. Last inspection: September 28, 2021.
  • Clevedon House: 70-72 Clevedon Road, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: August 13, 2021.
  • Coco’s Coffee & Fashion: The Old Fire Station, High Street, Blagdon. Last inspection: June 2, 2021.
  • Crystal House Takeaway: 339 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: August 13, 2021.
  • Golden Palace: 43 Main Road, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: August 26, 2021.
  • Kebab Kitchen: 8-9 Crown Glass, Nailsea. Last inspection: June 16, 2021.
  • Malinka: The Mart, 5 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: September 27, 2021.
  • Pitta Point: 4 St James Street, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: September 21, 2021.
  • St James Restaurant: 6 St James Street, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: May 27, 2021.
  • Sultans Kebabs: 6 Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: July 13, 2021
  • Tandoori Masala: 134-136 High Street, Worle, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: August 12, 2021.
  • Taylor News: 41 Rodney Road, Backwell. Last inspection: September 28, 2021.
  • The Airport Tavern: Bridgwater Road, Lulsgate Felton.
  • The Breakfast Box: Layby A38, Bridgwater Road, Dundry. Last inspection: August 11, 2021.
  • The Dundry Inn: Church Road, Dundry. Last inspection: August 4, 2021.
  • The Great Wall: 12 Old Street, Clevedon. Last inspection: July 27, 2021.
  • The Hub Community Café: St Pauls, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare. Last inspection: May 24, 2021.
  • Welcome Co-op: 8A Old Street, Clevedon. Last inspection: July 1, 2021.
  • Welcome Store: Unit 1 Precinct, Brinsea Road, Congresbury. Last inspection: September 6, 2021.
  • Yatton Tandoori: 65 High Street, Yatton. Last inspection: June 2, 2021.

Bath and North East Somerset

  • Clutton Football Club: Upper Bristol Road, Clutton. Last inspection: December 18, 2019.
  • Green Room Café: Rockaway Park, Eastcourt Road, Temple Cloud. Last inspection: Jun 10, 2019.
  • JR Refreshments: Private address, registered with Bath and North East Somerset. Last inspection: March 26, 2021.
  • Tharsha Grocery Off Licence: Beaufort Londis, 3-4 Balustrade, London Road, Walcot. Last inspection: November 7, 2017.