Hecks Farmhouse Cider food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Hecks Farmhouse Cider 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 23 October 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: 9-11 Middle Leigh, Street, Somerset, BA16 0LB
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Hecks Farmhouse Cider sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Hecks Farmhouse Cider | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hecks Farmhouse Cider 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 Hecks Farmhouse Cider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Park Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Arthurs Court Care Home Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Green Lane Stores Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2019 |
| Break n Dish Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bam FM School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Another one bites the crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Hecks Farmhouse Cider
What is Hecks Farmhouse Cider's food hygiene rating?
Hecks Farmhouse Cider has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 23 October 2012.
Is Hecks Farmhouse Cider 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 Hecks Farmhouse Cider last inspected?
Hecks Farmhouse Cider was last inspected on 23 October 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 Hecks Farmhouse Cider?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hecks Farmhouse Cider compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Hecks Farmhouse Cider holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hecks Farmhouse Cider 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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