Hambleton Farms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Hambleton Farms 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Gates Nurseries And Garden Centre, Somerby Road, Cold Overton, LE15 7QB
How it compares in Melton
That puts Hambleton Farms among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Hambleton Farms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 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 Hambleton Farms 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 Hambleton Farms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Garden Centre & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Cavners Mobile caterer | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Northfield Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Grange Therapeutic School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Knossington And Somerby Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Hambleton Farms
What is Hambleton Farms's food hygiene rating?
Hambleton Farms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Hambleton Farms 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 Hambleton Farms last inspected?
Hambleton Farms was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hambleton Farms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hambleton Farms compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Hambleton Farms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Hambleton Farms 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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