The Local Food Festival food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Spelthorne
The Local Food Festival 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 17 February 2023, more than 3 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.
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts The Local Food Festival among the 534 places in Spelthorne holding top marks, 78% 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 | 534 | 78% | ← The Local Food Festival | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 108 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 The Local Food Festival 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.
Questions about The Local Food Festival
What is The Local Food Festival's food hygiene rating?
The Local Food Festival has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 17 February 2023.
Is The Local Food Festival 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 The Local Food Festival last inspected?
The Local Food Festival was last inspected on 17 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Local Food Festival?
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 The Local Food Festival compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and The Local Food Festival is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects The Local Food Festival 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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