RESTAURANTS, cafes and takeaways in the Cheddar area will be soon be given star ratings. Environmental Health officers in Sedgemoor will rate food premises from zero to five, depending how well they comply with legal requirements.

RESTAURANTS, cafes and takeaways in the Cheddar area will be soon be given star ratings.

Environmental Health officers in Sedgemoor will rate food premises from zero to five, depending how well they comply with legal requirements.

The scheme is part of Somerset FoodScores which was launched by several district councils this month.

Inspections will be carried out over the next 18 months and soon visitors will be able look out for the star rating stickers before choosing where to eat.