Hoys Farm Produce Pods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Hoys Farm Produce Pods 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: Hoys Farm, Radwinter Road, Sewards End, CB10 2ST
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Hoys Farm Produce Pods among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Hoys Farm Produce Pods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Hoys Farm Produce Pods 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 Hoys Farm Produce Pods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refill Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Wimbish Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bailey Lodge Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Plough Bar & Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Hoys Farm Produce Pods
What is Hoys Farm Produce Pods's food hygiene rating?
Hoys Farm Produce Pods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Hoys Farm Produce Pods 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 Hoys Farm Produce Pods last inspected?
Hoys Farm Produce Pods was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hoys Farm Produce Pods?
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 Hoys Farm Produce Pods compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Hoys Farm Produce Pods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Hoys Farm Produce Pods 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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