Thorswood Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
Thorswood 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 2 January 2025, 18 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: Thorswood Grange, Dale Lane, Stanton, DE6 2BY
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Thorswood Farm Shop among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← Thorswood Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Thorswood 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 Thorswood Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Dog and Partridge Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| JCB Hatchery Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Blore Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Slimming World Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Duncombe Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Foxe's Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Thorswood Farm Shop
What is Thorswood Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Thorswood Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Thorswood 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 Thorswood Farm Shop last inspected?
Thorswood Farm Shop was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Thorswood Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorswood 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, and Thorswood Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Thorswood 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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