The Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
The Farm Shop 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
This is a fresh result: The Farm Shop was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bridge Acre Nurseries Broomhouse Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9BW
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Farm Shop among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← The Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Very 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 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 The Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Farm Shop
What is The Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Farm Shop 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 Farm Shop last inspected?
The Farm Shop was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Farm Shop compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
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The Farm Shop is one of 129 rated food businesses in Balby. See every hygiene rating in Balby →
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