Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries
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Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries is a retailers - other located at 24a East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EP, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 March 2026, 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 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 6,132 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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 Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries?
Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries 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 retailers - other?
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 Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries last inspected?
Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries was last inspected on 2026-03-19. 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 Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries located?
Taunton Fish, Meat and Groceries is located at 24a East Reach, Taunton, Somerset , TA1 3EP, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TA1 postcode area.