The Sheep & Penguin

Somerset

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Sheep & Penguin scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 6 March 2026 by Somerset.

What does this rating mean?

The Sheep & Penguin in Somerset 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?

1-2 Tucker Street,
Wells,
Somerset,
BA5 2DZ

The Sheep & Penguin Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects The Sheep & Penguin?

Food hygiene at The Sheep & Penguin 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 Sheep & Penguin

What is The Sheep & Penguin’s food hygiene rating?

The Sheep & Penguin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 March 2026.

When was The Sheep & Penguin last inspected?

The Sheep & Penguin was last inspected by Somerset on 6 March 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.