West Abbey Care Centre
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West Abbey Care Centre is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at West Abbey Nursing Home, Stourton Way, Brympton, Yeovil Somerset, BA21 3UA, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 March 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 0 — 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. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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 West Abbey Care Centre?
West Abbey Care Centre 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
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 West Abbey Care Centre last inspected?
West Abbey Care Centre was last inspected on 2025-03-26. 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 West Abbey Care Centre located?
West Abbey Care Centre is located at West Abbey Nursing Home, Stourton Way, Brympton, Yeovil Somerset , BA21 3UA, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BA21 postcode area.