Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Somerset
Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cobbs Cross Farm, Andersfield Road, Goathurst, TA5 2DN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andersfield Farmhouse Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Hempiness Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Enmore Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Goathurst Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Watery Bottom Deer Management Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley
What is Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley's food hygiene rating?
Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 September 2018.
Is Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley last inspected?
Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley was last inspected on 11 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hardwick & Sons Secret Valley and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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