Riverside Butchers
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Riverside Butchers is a manufacturers/packers located at 8 Riverside Place, St James Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JH, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Somerset oversees 6,063 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Somerset is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Riverside Butchers?
Riverside Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Somerset.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Riverside Butchers last inspected?
Riverside Butchers was last inspected on 2025-08-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Riverside Butchers located?
Riverside Butchers is located at 8 Riverside Place, St James Street, Taunton, Somerset , TA1 1JH, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TA1 postcode area.