George Hotel

Castle Cary

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 14 May 2026 by Somerset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for George Hotel, from September 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of George Hotel.

Food hygiene rating history for George Hotel
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 September 2021	4 / 5	Good
14 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

George Hotel in Castle Cary has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Market Place,
Castle Cary,
Somerset,
BA7 7AH

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

Who inspects George Hotel?

Food hygiene at George Hotel 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 George Hotel

What is George Hotel’s food hygiene rating?

George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 May 2026.

When was George Hotel last inspected?

George Hotel was last inspected by Somerset on 14 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.