Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bath and North East Somerset
Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hillside Farm, Wick Road, Bishop Sutton, BS39 5XR
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) 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 Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| New Manor Farm Shop Deli And Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| New Manor Farm Shop Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Nursery At New Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Spar - Wessex Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bishop Sutton Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| PH Sports - Bishop Sutton Primary (Breakfast/After Sch Club) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van)
What is Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van)'s food hygiene rating?
Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) last inspected?
Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Hearty Arty Food Van (Staff Catering Van) 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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