Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd
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Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd is a manufacturers/packers located at The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, The Cliffs, Cheddar, BS27 3QA, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 February 2025, 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 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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What is the food hygiene rating of Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd?
Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd 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 Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd last inspected?
Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd was last inspected on 2025-02-24. 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 Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd located?
Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd is located at The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, The Cliffs, Cheddar , BS27 3QA, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS27 postcode area.