Fir Farm Holdings Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cotswold
Fir Farm Holdings Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rectory Farmhouse, Lower Swell, Cheltenham, GL54 1LH
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Fir Farm Holdings Ltd among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Fir Farm Holdings Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Fir Farm Holdings Ltd 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 Fir Farm Holdings Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Farm Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2019 |
| The Golden Ball Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Fir Farm Holdings Ltd
What is Fir Farm Holdings Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Fir Farm Holdings Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Fir Farm Holdings Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fir Farm Holdings Ltd last inspected?
Fir Farm Holdings Ltd was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fir Farm Holdings Ltd?
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 Fir Farm Holdings Ltd compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Fir Farm Holdings Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Fir Farm Holdings Ltd 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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