European Superstore

Taunton

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

European Superstore scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 5 February 2026 by Somerset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for European Superstore, from February 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 1 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of European Superstore.

Food hygiene rating history for European Superstore
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2021	5 / 5	Very good
5 February 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

European Superstore in Taunton has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

23 East Reach,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA1 3EP

European Superstore Hygiene Rating - 1/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for European Superstore. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects European Superstore?

Food hygiene at European Superstore is inspected by Somerset, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.somerset.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about European Superstore

What is European Superstore’s food hygiene rating?

European Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 February 2026.

When was European Superstore last inspected?

European Superstore was last inspected by Somerset on 5 February 2026.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.