Alder Carr Farm food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · East Staffordshire
Alder Carr Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2023, more than 3 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.
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Alder Carr Farm among the 746 places in East Staffordshire 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Alder Carr Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Alder Carr Farm 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.
Questions about Alder Carr Farm
What is Alder Carr Farm's food hygiene rating?
Alder Carr Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Alder Carr Farm 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alder Carr Farm last inspected?
Alder Carr Farm was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alder Carr Farm?
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 Alder Carr Farm compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Alder Carr Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Alder Carr Farm 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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