Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Guildford
Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 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.
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys 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.
Questions about Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys
What is Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys's food hygiene rating?
Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 12 January 2024.
Is Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys last inspected?
Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys?
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 Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Hogs Back Jams & Chutneys 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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