The Old Inn

Holton

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 26 March 2026 by Somerset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old Inn, from December 2020 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Old Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Old Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
18 December 2020	5 / 5	Very good
26 March 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Old Inn in Holton 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?

Holton Street,
Holton,
Wincanton Somerset,
BA9 8AR

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

Who inspects The Old Inn?

Food hygiene at The Old Inn 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 Old Inn

What is The Old Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 March 2026.

When was The Old Inn last inspected?

The Old Inn was last inspected by Somerset on 26 March 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.