The Village Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Village Bakery 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 29 April 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: 26 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Village Bakery among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 88% | ← The Village Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Village Bakery 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 Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard CommuniTEA waffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Chard Craft Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Welcome Bap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bath House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| JAM Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 May 2026 |
| Health & Remedy Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| West Country Butchers Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
Questions about The Village Bakery
What is The Village Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Village Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 April 2024.
Is The Village Bakery 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 The Village Bakery last inspected?
The Village Bakery was last inspected on 29 April 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 Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Village Bakery compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Village Bakery 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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