The Hut food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
The Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shepherds Gate, Wyke Road, Ansford, BA7 7LL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Hut 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% | ← The Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hut 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 The Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cary Methodist Church (Lunch Club) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Voyage Care at Blackberry Hill Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Burnt Honey Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Burnt Honey @ Pithers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2025 |
| Rio D’Oro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2026 |
| The Toybox Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Ansford Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Hut
What is The Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Hut 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hut last inspected?
The Hut was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Hut?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hut compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Hut 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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The Hut is one of 41 rated food businesses in Castle Cary. See every hygiene rating in Castle Cary →
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