Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe
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Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Chard Plant & Garden Centre, Cuttifords Door, Combe St Nicholas, Chard, TA20 3AA, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 April 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 6,132 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Somerset is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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 Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe?
Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe last inspected?
Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe was last inspected on 2025-04-07. 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 Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe located?
Chard Plant & Garden Centre Limited and The Potting Shed Cafe is located at Chard Plant & Garden Centre, Cuttifords Door, Combe St Nicholas, Chard , TA20 3AA, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TA20 postcode area.