Food Hygiene Ratings in North Somerset

1,728 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 76.1% rated "very good".

1,728
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
15
Rated 0 or 1
76.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.1%1,187
Good17.9%280
Satisfactory4.4%68
Improvement Needed0.6%10
Major Improvement1.0%15
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other39322.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen31518.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub20712.0%
Other catering premises17810.3%
Caring Premises17210.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1428.2%
Mobile caterer1025.9%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper724.2%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,728 registered food businesses for North Somerset. Of these, 1,560 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Barley Wood CafeBS40 5SA1Jul 09, 2026
Central StoresBS22 6US1Jun 30, 2026
China Star Chinese TakeawayBS49 4NS1Aug 04, 2026
Clevedon Kebab HouseBS21 6ND1Aug 07, 2026
FlavoursBS24 6RN1Aug 05, 2026
Jo's Kitchen @ Hedges CiderBS40 5TU1Aug 14, 2026
Kel's KitchenBS48 4NE1Jul 20, 2026
Las Vegas Convenience StoreBS20 6LT1Jan 22, 2026
Midland HotelBS23 2BD1Aug 25, 2026
MogulsBS21 6LZ1Aug 11, 2026
Nick's Fish Grill DessertBS23 2AW1Aug 12, 2026
Port of Bristol Seafarers CentreBS20 7XJ1Jul 02, 2026
Sea Master Fish and ChipsBS22 6US1Sep 15, 2026
SubwayBS20 7XG1Jul 28, 2026
The Old InnBS49 5DH1Aug 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,187 food businesses in North Somerset with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.1% 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