The Farm Shed Holcot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
The Farm Shed Holcot 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 10 August 2023, 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: Moulton Lodge, Moulton Road, Holcot
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Farm Shed Holcot among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Farm Shed Holcot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Shed Holcot 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 Shed Holcot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm Kitchen Bakery and School Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Holcot Showground Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about The Farm Shed Holcot
What is The Farm Shed Holcot's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Shed Holcot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 August 2023.
Is The Farm Shed Holcot 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 Shed Holcot last inspected?
The Farm Shed Holcot was last inspected on 10 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Farm Shed Holcot?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farm Shed Holcot compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Farm Shed Holcot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Farm Shed Holcot 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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