The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage
Very good. Last inspection 31 March 2026.
Quick facts
- The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 31 March 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Bath and North East Somerset.
- Inspected by Bath and North East Somerset Environmental Health.
Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a sit-down food business. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage.
What is The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage's FSA hygiene rating?
The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 31 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage was on 31 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage compare to other venues in Bath and North East Somerset?
The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Bath and North East Somerset on the dedicated Bath and North East Somerset aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 31 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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