Willow Vale Animal Experience food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Willow Vale Animal Experience holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: Maperton, BA9 8EH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Willow Vale Animal Experience among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Willow Vale Animal Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Very 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 Willow Vale Animal Experience 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 Willow Vale Animal Experience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Dorset Fine Dining Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Old Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Willow Vale Animal Experience
What is Willow Vale Animal Experience's food hygiene rating?
Willow Vale Animal Experience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Willow Vale Animal Experience 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Vale Animal Experience last inspected?
Willow Vale Animal Experience was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Willow Vale Animal Experience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Willow Vale Animal Experience compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Vale Animal Experience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Willow Vale Animal Experience 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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Understanding this rating
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