Pub - Bar - Nightclub

Food Hygiene Rating for The Merry Monk

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The Merry Monk is a pub that specialises in regional cuisine.. The Merry Monk can be contacted by calling 01823 412213.

The Merry Monk is located in the village of Monkton Heathfield.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 6 Jan 2026TA2 8NEfhrs

Food hygiene rating 5 for The Merry Monk

Very Good

Location

Address

The Merry Monk, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton

Monkton Heathfield TAUNTON TA2

Local authority

somerset

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 6 January 2026
FHRS ID: 87011
Business type: Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name: The Merry Monk
Address: The Merry Monk, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton
Telephone: 01823 412213
Responsible local authority: somerset

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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