The Volunteer Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Volunteer Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at THE VOLUNTEER INN, GREAT SOMERFORD, SN15 5EL, in the Wiltshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wiltshire oversees 4,200 registered food businesses, of which 63% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wiltshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Volunteer Inn?
The Volunteer Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wiltshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Volunteer Inn last inspected?
The Volunteer Inn was last inspected on 2024-10-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Volunteer Inn located?
The Volunteer Inn is located at THE VOLUNTEER INN, GREAT SOMERFORD , SN15 5EL, in the Wiltshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SN15 postcode area.