HEG Community Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of White Horse
HEG Community Larder 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: Snells Hall Church Street, East Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8LA
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts HEG Community Larder among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← HEG Community Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 101 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 HEG Community Larder 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 HEG Community Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendreds preschool Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Hendred Store and Post Office Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| The Eyston Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2026 |
| Mather House Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2023 |
Questions about HEG Community Larder
What is HEG Community Larder's food hygiene rating?
HEG Community Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 23 February 2026.
Is HEG Community Larder 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 HEG Community Larder last inspected?
HEG Community Larder was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HEG Community Larder?
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 HEG Community Larder compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 941 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and HEG Community Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects HEG Community Larder 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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