Barn Farm Plants food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Barn Farm Plants 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 21 June 2019, more than 7 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: Barn Farm Thorpe Road, Wardington, OX17 1SN
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Barn Farm Plants among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Barn Farm Plants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barn Farm Plants 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 Barn Farm Plants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Wardington House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| David Seward Trading as the George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chacombe After School Club School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd, Chacombe School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Chacombe Park Beaumont Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Old Coal Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Red Lion Cropredy Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Barn Farm Plants
What is Barn Farm Plants's food hygiene rating?
Barn Farm Plants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 21 June 2019.
Is Barn Farm Plants 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 Barn Farm Plants last inspected?
Barn Farm Plants was last inspected on 21 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barn Farm Plants?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barn Farm Plants compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Barn Farm Plants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Barn Farm Plants 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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