Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) 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 10 July 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: Trade Only Plant Sales Ltd, Broadway Road, Mickleton, GL55 6PT
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) 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 Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friday Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Decades Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bob's Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Kings Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Caterlink At Mickleton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Sarah's Deli Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Four Seasons Mickleton Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre)
What is Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre)'s food hygiene rating?
Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 10 July 2019.
Is Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) 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 Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) last inspected?
Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) was last inspected on 10 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre)?
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 Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Trade Only Plant Sales (TOPS Plant Centre) 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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