Farmfoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Arun
Farmfoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2021, more than 5 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: 97 - 117 Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JJ
How it compares in Arun
That puts Farmfoods among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Farmfoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Farmfoods 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 Farmfoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| BakeAway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Dew Drop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Chicken world Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| AA mini market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Camellots House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bah-Humbug Sweets Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
Questions about Farmfoods
What is Farmfoods's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 29 April 2021.
Is Farmfoods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmfoods last inspected?
Farmfoods was last inspected on 29 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farmfoods?
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 Farmfoods compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Farmfoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Farmfoods 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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Understanding this rating
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