Published: July 4, 2009
Burnham-On-Sea restaurant celebrates five star accolade

Staff at a tea rooms in Burnham-On-Sea are celebrating this week after being told they offer a 'five star service'.

JJ Welsh's in the High Street is one of only a handful of restaurants and cafes in the town to earn a coveted 5-star rating in Somerset's Food Scores scheme, which assesses food hygiene and cleanliness.

Owners Jeff and Jackie Welsh are now proudly displaying a sticker in their front window showing the five stars.

"We're delighted to be recognised in this way," Jeff told Burnham-On-Sea.com this week. "It's a testament to our staff who keep up the high standards."

Every food premises in Sedgemoor is inspected by the district council's Food Safety Team who give ratings on how well the premises comply with legal requirements, cleanliness and structure.

Anna Hardman, Sedgemoor's Food Safety Manager, said: "This is a system that allows customers and clients to see how their school, hospital, favourite sandwich bar or special occasion restaurant complies with food hygiene regulations."