Pitney Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Pitney Farm Shop 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 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Glebe Farm, Wood Birds Hill Lane, Pitney, TA10 9AP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pitney Farm Shop 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% | ← Pitney Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pitney Farm Shop 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 Pitney Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitney Farm Market Garden Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Tricky Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| The Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Marsh Farm Holdings Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2021 |
Questions about Pitney Farm Shop
What is Pitney Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Pitney Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Pitney Farm Shop 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 Pitney Farm Shop last inspected?
Pitney Farm Shop was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Pitney Farm Shop?
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 Pitney Farm Shop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pitney Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pitney Farm Shop 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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