Owl in the Oak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Owl in the Oak 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 25 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: Mendip View Farm, Yeo Bank Lane, Kingston Seymour, BS21 6XH
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Owl in the Oak among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Owl in the Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Owl in the Oak 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 Owl in the Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Orchard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Witch Doctor Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Willow Barn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bentley Road Baker Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Aspens @ St Anne's Church Academy (Satellite Kitchen) Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Observatory (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens @ Castle Batch Primary School Academy Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Kelston Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Owl in the Oak
What is Owl in the Oak's food hygiene rating?
Owl in the Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Owl in the Oak 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 Owl in the Oak last inspected?
Owl in the Oak was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Owl in the Oak?
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 Owl in the Oak compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Owl in the Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Owl in the Oak 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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