Avalon Vineyard food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Avalon Vineyard holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 September 2012, more than 13 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: Little House, Drove Lane, East Pennard, BA4 6UA
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Avalon Vineyard sits behind roughly 4,827 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,827 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Avalon Vineyard | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Avalon Vineyard 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 Avalon Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hembridge Organics Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2011 |
| Batch Farm Cheesemakers Ltd (Retail) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Pennard House Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Pennard Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Pennard Hill Kitchen Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Avalon Vineyard
What is Avalon Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Avalon Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 27 September 2012.
Is Avalon Vineyard safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avalon Vineyard last inspected?
Avalon Vineyard was last inspected on 27 September 2012, more than 13 years 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 Avalon Vineyard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avalon Vineyard compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Avalon Vineyard holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Avalon Vineyard 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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