The Farm Shop Bidford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
The Farm Shop Bidford 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 February 2025, 17 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.
Address: Wessons Farm, Grafton Lane, Bidford-on-Avon, B50 4DU
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Farm Shop Bidford sits behind roughly 1,074 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← The Farm Shop Bidford | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Farm Shop Bidford 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 The Farm Shop Bidford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Waterloo House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bidford Bright Stars School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Home Farm Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Fosbroke House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Bidford On Avon Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2025 |
| The Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Farm Shop Bidford
What is The Farm Shop Bidford's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Shop Bidford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Farm Shop Bidford 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 The Farm Shop Bidford last inspected?
The Farm Shop Bidford was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Farm Shop Bidford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Farm Shop Bidford compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while The Farm Shop Bidford holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Farm Shop Bidford 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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