The Hankridge Arms

Taunton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Hankridge Arms scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 11 February 2026 by Somerset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Hankridge Arms, from August 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Hankridge Arms.

Food hygiene rating history for The Hankridge Arms
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 August 2021	4 / 5	Good
11 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Hankridge Arms in Taunton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Hankridge Way,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA1 2LR

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

Who inspects The Hankridge Arms?

Food hygiene at The Hankridge Arms 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 The Hankridge Arms

What is The Hankridge Arms’s food hygiene rating?

The Hankridge Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 February 2026.

When was The Hankridge Arms last inspected?

The Hankridge Arms was last inspected by Somerset on 11 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.