Villagers Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Villagers Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 August 2023, 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: Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8RH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Villagers Stores among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Villagers Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Villagers Stores 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 Villagers Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkery Beacon Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2007 |
| Middle Burrow Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Villagers Stores
What is Villagers Stores's food hygiene rating?
Villagers Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Villagers Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Villagers Stores last inspected?
Villagers Stores was last inspected on 17 August 2023, 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 Villagers Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Villagers Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Villagers Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Villagers Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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Villagers Stores is one of 260 rated food businesses in Minehead. See every hygiene rating in Minehead →
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