Brow Top Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cumberland
Brow Top Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: The Brow, Flimby Brow, Flimby, CA15 8TB
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Brow Top Farm Shop sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Brow Top Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brow Top 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 Brow Top Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Wild and Fruitful Preserves Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Poundsavers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Armidale Cottages Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2018 |
| West House (Midtown Farm) Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Big Pig Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Grasslot Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Mitchells Premier Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Brow Top Farm Shop
What is Brow Top Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Brow Top Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Brow Top Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brow Top Farm Shop last inspected?
Brow Top Farm Shop was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brow Top Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brow Top Farm Shop compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Brow Top Farm Shop holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Brow Top 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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