Farm Foods Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Farm Foods Limited 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 2 February 2024, more than 2 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: Farmfoods Limited Unit 3a, Shawlands Retail Park, Newton Road, CO10 2BG
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Farm Foods Limited among the 695 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 695 | 86% | ← Farm Foods Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Foods Limited 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 Foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Poundland Ltd Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2016 |
| McDonalds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Londis Gainsborough Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Citrus Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 1 Oak Community Meals Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| 1Oak Chilton Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2012 |
Questions about Farm Foods Limited
What is Farm Foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
Farm Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 2 February 2024.
Is Farm Foods Limited 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 Farm Foods Limited last inspected?
Farm Foods Limited was last inspected on 2 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farm Foods Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farm Foods Limited compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Farm Foods Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Farm Foods Limited 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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