Old Heale Smallholding food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Old Heale Smallholding holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2023, more than 2 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: Old Heale Cottage, Dyers Road, Curry Rivel, TA10 0PL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Old Heale Smallholding among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Old Heale Smallholding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 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 Old Heale Smallholding 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 Old Heale Smallholding, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School, Breakfast Club and After School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Curry Rivel Foundation Stage Little Pips School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Curry Rivel Big Breakfast Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| The Firehouse Somerset Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Kitchen Garden Somerset Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| County Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Old Heale Smallholding
What is Old Heale Smallholding's food hygiene rating?
Old Heale Smallholding has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 November 2023.
Is Old Heale Smallholding 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Heale Smallholding last inspected?
Old Heale Smallholding was last inspected on 24 November 2023, more than 2 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 Old Heale Smallholding?
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 Old Heale Smallholding compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Old Heale Smallholding is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Old Heale Smallholding 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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