Halberton Village Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
Halberton Village Hall 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 3 October 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: Village Hall, 18 High Street, Halberton, EX16 7AF
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Halberton Village Hall among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Halberton Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Halberton Village Hall 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 Halberton Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halberton Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Tiverton Town Twinning Association Other catering premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Halberton Court Farm Shop and Butchers Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Swans Neck Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Halberton Pre-School Caring Premises | 316 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Hickory Inn Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Halberton Village Hall
What is Halberton Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Halberton Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 3 October 2023.
Is Halberton Village Hall 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 Halberton Village Hall last inspected?
Halberton Village Hall was last inspected on 3 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halberton Village Hall?
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 Halberton Village Hall compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Halberton Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Halberton Village Hall 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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