Farm Girl Sausages food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dorset
Farm Girl Sausages holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 June 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.
Address: Holt Lodge Farm, Horton Heath, BH21 7JN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Farm Girl Sausages among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Farm Girl Sausages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Farm Girl Sausages 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 Farm Girl Sausages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paradise Herd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Riverside Lakes Campsite Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Samual's Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Drusilla's Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brandex Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about Farm Girl Sausages
What is Farm Girl Sausages's food hygiene rating?
Farm Girl Sausages has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 June 2023.
Is Farm Girl Sausages 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farm Girl Sausages last inspected?
Farm Girl Sausages was last inspected on 21 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farm Girl Sausages?
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 Farm Girl Sausages compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Farm Girl Sausages is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Farm Girl Sausages 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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