Northam Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Northam Farm Shop 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: Northam Farm Camping And Caravan Park, South Road, Brean, TA8 2SE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Northam Farm Shop among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Northam Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Northam 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 Northam Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watering Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Scotty's Bar at Three Acres Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2005 |
| The Seagull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Old Rectory Brean Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Sandhu's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Pontins Brean Sands Holiday Park Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ocean Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Northam Farm Shop
What is Northam Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Northam Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Northam Farm Shop 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 Northam Farm Shop last inspected?
Northam Farm Shop was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northam Farm Shop?
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 Northam Farm Shop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Northam Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Northam 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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