The Village Baking Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Village Baking Co holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 June 2024, 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: Barrow Farm, Rode Hill, Rode, BA11 6PS
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Baking Co sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← The Village Baking Co | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Village Baking Co 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 The Village Baking Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rode general stores and cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 401 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Mill at Rode Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Fussels Fine Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| Ping At Home Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Village Baking Co
What is The Village Baking Co's food hygiene rating?
The Village Baking Co has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 7 June 2024.
Is The Village Baking Co 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Baking Co last inspected?
The Village Baking Co was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Village Baking Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Village Baking Co compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Baking Co holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Village Baking Co 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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