Hinksford Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Staffordshire
Hinksford 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
The rating dates from 13 July 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: Hinksford Farm, Hinksford Lane, Hinksford, DY6 0BH
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Hinksford Farm Shop among the 600 places in South Staffordshire 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 | 600 | 86% | ← Hinksford Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 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 Hinksford 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 Hinksford Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Emma Baker Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Grandpa's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Alam International Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Aston Quality Foods Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Jenny's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Hinksford Farm Shop
What is Hinksford Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Hinksford Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 13 July 2023.
Is Hinksford 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 Hinksford Farm Shop last inspected?
Hinksford Farm Shop was last inspected on 13 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hinksford Farm Shop?
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 Hinksford Farm Shop compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hinksford Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Hinksford 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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