Smithy Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fylde
Smithy 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 29 July 2024, 23 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: Smithy Farm Fleetwood Road, Greenhalgh With Thistleton, PR4 3HJ
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Smithy Farm Shop among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← Smithy Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Smithy 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 Smithy Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Westholme Service Station (Spar) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Stanley Villa Farm Fishing & Camping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Smithy Farm Shop
What is Smithy Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Smithy Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Smithy 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 Smithy Farm Shop last inspected?
Smithy Farm Shop was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smithy 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 Smithy Farm Shop compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Smithy Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Smithy 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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