New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 13 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 four restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Little Italy at Jarmans Court 35 Orchard, Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset; rated on January 26

• Rated 5: Miller & Carter Taunton at Ilminster Road, Ruishton, Taunton; rated on January 19

• Rated 5: The Lotus Flower Thai Restaurant at The Lotus Flower, 89-91 Station Road, Taunton, Somerset; rated on January 18

• Rated 5: KFC at Unit 6, Hankridge Way Taunton; rated on January 13

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

• Rated 5: Mackenzie's at Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset; rated on January 25

• Rated 5: Ale House at 78 Station Road, Taunton, Somerset; rated on January 19

• Rated 5: The Cricketers at 15-16 High Street, Taunton, Somerset; rated on December 19

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

Takeaways

Plus five ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Pizza Hut at 40 Station Road, Taunton, Somerset; rated on January 26

• Rated 5: Empire Burger & Pizza's at Unit 4 Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren; rated on January 23

• Rated 5: Grill Bird at Unit 4 Norton Mills. Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton; rated on January 23

• Rated 5: Kingfisher Chippy at 17 Church Street, Wiveliscombe Taunton, Somerset; rated on January 18

• Rated 5: The Star Fish Bar at 92 Eastleigh Road, Taunton, Somerset; rated on December 19