Country Farm Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Country Farm Meats 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 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Crossways, Brand Road, Great Barton, IP31 2NY
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Country Farm Meats among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Country Farm Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Country Farm Meats 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 Country Farm Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B J Cornell & Son Distributors/Transporters | 412 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bunbury Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blenheim Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| A V Mills & Sons Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2014 |
| Freedom Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Great Barton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Londis Great Barton Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Meeting Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about Country Farm Meats
What is Country Farm Meats's food hygiene rating?
Country Farm Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Country Farm Meats 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 Country Farm Meats last inspected?
Country Farm Meats was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Country Farm Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Country Farm Meats compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Country Farm Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Country Farm Meats 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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