Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bath and North East Somerset
Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: Cromwell Farm, Combe Hay Lane, Combe Hay, BA2 8RF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) 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 Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Down Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bath City Foundation (Holiday Club) School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Genesis Trust - Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| 3 Cafe And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Greenwich Leisure Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Hampset Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Blended Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Foxhill Focus Lunch Club \& Toddler Group Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk)
What is Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk)'s food hygiene rating?
Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) last inspected?
Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Cromwell Farm Dairy (Combe Hay Mare's Milk) 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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