Food Hygiene Ratings in North Somerset

1,625 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.5% rated "very good".

1,625
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
74.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.5%1,157
Good18.8%292
Satisfactory4.7%73
Improvement Needed0.5%7
Major Improvement1.5%24
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other35221.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29918.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub20012.3%
Caring Premises17310.6%
Other catering premises16310.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1479.0%
Mobile caterer885.4%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper704.3%

Food hygiene ratings in North Somerset are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

North Somerset currently has 1,625 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,553 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Abra kebabraBS22 6JD1Feb 03, 2026
ASAGA Noodle BarBS23 1SR1Jan 30, 2026
Aspens @ Kewstoke Primary SchoolBS22 9YF1Jan 12, 2026
Aspens @ Worle Village Primary SchoolBS22 9EJ1Nov 27, 2025
Atlantic Fish MeadowBS23 1QL1Jan 27, 2026
Churchill InnBS25 5NL1Sep 11, 2025
Cozi CornerBS231Jan 13, 2026
Dormead HouseBS241Dec 09, 2025
Ebisu RestaurantBS23 1SR1Nov 25, 2025
Fresh BitesBS23 1JU1Jan 14, 2026
Golden Grill (The)BS21 6LU1Jan 16, 2026
Grove StoresBS48 4ND1Nov 17, 2025
Las Vegas Convenience StoreBS20 6LT1Jan 22, 2026
Manor StoreBS24 8BA1Jan 13, 2026
Nailsea Social ClubBS48 2ED1Feb 06, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North Somerset have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,157 food businesses in North Somerset with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in North Somerset?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in North Somerset?+

Inspection frequency in North Somerset depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies