Heart of the Village food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Heart of the Village holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Royal Oak Inn, Huntham Lane, Stoke St Gregory, TA3 6EH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Heart of the Village 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% | ← Heart of the Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heart of the Village 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 Heart of the Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke St Gregory Primary School School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Willow Set Caring Premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Brew Planet Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Mrs Jane Pine Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2016 |
Questions about Heart of the Village
What is Heart of the Village's food hygiene rating?
Heart of the Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Heart of the Village 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heart of the Village last inspected?
Heart of the Village was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 20 months 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 Heart of the Village?
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 Heart of the Village compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Heart of the Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Heart of the Village 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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