La Vallee Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochford
La Vallee Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 April 2019, more than 7 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: La Vallee Farm, Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, SS5 6AL
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so La Vallee Farm Shop sits behind roughly 491 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← La Vallee Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 La Vallee 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 La Vallee Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Oaks Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Alexanders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about La Vallee Farm Shop
What is La Vallee Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
La Vallee Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochford Council on 5 April 2019.
Is La Vallee 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Vallee Farm Shop last inspected?
La Vallee Farm Shop was last inspected on 5 April 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Vallee 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 La Vallee Farm Shop compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while La Vallee Farm Shop holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects La Vallee 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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