MFG - Londis Fairford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
MFG - Londis Fairford 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 12 August 2024, 23 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: Petrol Station, London Road, Fairford, GL7 4DS
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts MFG - Londis Fairford 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% | ← MFG - Londis Fairford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 MFG - Londis Fairford 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 MFG - Londis Fairford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairford Football Club - Spikes Diner Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Park Close Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Fairford Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Magic Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bonkers Biltong Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Palmer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about MFG - Londis Fairford
What is MFG - Londis Fairford's food hygiene rating?
MFG - Londis Fairford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 12 August 2024.
Is MFG - Londis Fairford 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 MFG - Londis Fairford last inspected?
MFG - Londis Fairford was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 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 MFG - Londis Fairford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 MFG - Londis Fairford compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and MFG - Londis Fairford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects MFG - Londis Fairford 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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