Goldacre Farm food hygiene rating
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Goldacre Farm 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 9 June 2025, 14 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.
86% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8HZ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Goldacre Farm
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 Tendring
That puts Goldacre Farm among the 794 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 794 | 67% | ← Goldacre Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 129 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 Goldacre Farm 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 Goldacre Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danshell Adult Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Ladybirds Pre-School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Bamburgh House Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2022 |
| Oh My Graze Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Black Jacket Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Silversprings - Care UK Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Quenby Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Goldacre Farm
What is Goldacre Farm's food hygiene rating?
Goldacre Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Goldacre Farm 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 Goldacre Farm last inspected?
Goldacre Farm was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Goldacre Farm?
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 Goldacre Farm compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Goldacre Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Goldacre Farm 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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