The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Unit 3a, Barton Marina, Barton Turn, DE13 8DZ
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop 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 The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Apple Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Boat House Kitchen & Bakery by Pom's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Indulgence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Red Carpet Cinema and Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Waterside Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| Bright Beginnings Day Nursery Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Barton Turns Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop
What is The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop last inspected?
The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months 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 The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop 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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