Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Village Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 22 January 2021, more than 5 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Clatworthy, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2EQ
How this rating has changed
Village Hall has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 22 January 2021, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 January 2021 | 3 4 | Improved |
| 6 May 2005 | 4 3 | Worse |
| 22 January 2021 | 3 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Hall sits behind roughly 4,819 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,819 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← Village Hall | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 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 Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor Ham Company Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| W J Evans & Son Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Langley House Caring Premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| The Lion & The Unicorn Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Pulsford Lodge Caring Premises | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Wiveliscombe Primary School School/college/university | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Village Hall
What is Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 22 January 2021.
Is Village Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Hall last inspected?
Village Hall was last inspected on 22 January 2021, more than 5 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 Village Hall?
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 Village Hall compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Village Hall holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects 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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