New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 16 of Somerset West and Taunton’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to seven restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Coaster Coffee at 15c The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset; rated on September 23

• Rated 5: Tesco Family Dining at Tesco, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 21

• Rated 5: Papa's Taste at 50 North Street, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 16

• Rated 5: Quantock Restaurant at Bridgwater & Taunton College, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 12

• Rated 5: The Hub Cafe at Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 8

• Rated 5: Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd at 58 East Street, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 6

• Rated 5: Western Power Distribution at Training Centre, Venture Way, Priorswood Industrial Estate, Taunton Somerset; rated on September 5

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And six ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: The Masons Arms at 2 North Road, Williton, Somerset; rated on September 27

• Rated 5: The Allerford Inn at Allerford Road, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton; rated on September 15

• Rated 5: Ring Of Bells at Ring Of Bells Inn, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton Somerset; rated on September 8

• Rated 5: The Farmers Arms at Farmers Arms Inn, West Hatch, Taunton; rated on September 8

• Rated 5: Vintage Inn at 24 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset; rated on September 6

• Rated 5: The Knowls at 86 Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 2

Takeaways

Plus three ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: The Golden Castle Takeaway at 39 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset; rated on September 12

• Rated 5: The Coffee Mill at Ford Bridge Sawmills, Station Road, Milverton, Taunton; rated on September 7

• Rated 5: The Star Fish Bar at Unit 3 Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton; rated on September 6