Charles Dickens (The)
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Charles Dickens (The) is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 14 Orchard Place, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1QP, in the North Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Somerset oversees 1,631 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Somerset is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 14 Orchard Place, Weston-Super-Mare
- Postcode
- BS23 1QP
- Local Authority
- North Somerset
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 186684
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Charles Dickens (The)?
Charles Dickens (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Somerset.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Charles Dickens (The) last inspected?
Charles Dickens (The) was last inspected on 2026-02-05. 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 Charles Dickens (The) located?
Charles Dickens (The) is located at 14 Orchard Place, Weston-Super-Mare , BS23 1QP, in the North Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS23 postcode area.