Farms for City Children food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stroud
Farms for City Children holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 10 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Stroud score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stroud ratings →
Address: Wick Court, Overton Lane, Arlingham, GL2 7JJ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Farms for City Children
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Farms for City Children among the 803 places in Stroud holding top marks, 81% 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 | 803 | 81% | ← Farms for City Children | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 Farms for City Children 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 Farms for City Children, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar Bros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Arlingham Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2015 |
| St Augustines Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Wisma Mulia Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Everfresh Natural Foods Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Frampton On Severn Community Association Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2025 |
| The Stables Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Farms for City Children
What is Farms for City Children's food hygiene rating?
Farms for City Children has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Farms for City Children 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farms for City Children last inspected?
Farms for City Children was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farms for City Children?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farms for City Children compare to other places in Stroud?
81% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Farms for City Children is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Farms for City Children 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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