Farm Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Suffolk
Farm Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2018, more than 8 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, Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BE
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Farm Foods 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% | ← Farm Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| British Sugar Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Eastern Education Group School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Boortmalt Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bright Horizons School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bury Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| East Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cathedral View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
Questions about Farm Foods
What is Farm Foods's food hygiene rating?
Farm Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 12 January 2018.
Is Farm Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farm Foods last inspected?
Farm Foods was last inspected on 12 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Farm Foods?
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 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 Farm Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Farm Foods 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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