Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Village Hall holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 May 2005, more than 21 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: Clatworthy, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2EQ
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Hall sits behind roughly 5,366 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ← Village Hall | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 6 May 2005.
Is Village Hall safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Village Hall last inspected?
Village Hall was last inspected on 6 May 2005, more than 21 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 "generally satisfactory", 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?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Village Hall holds a 3. 92 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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