The Factory Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
The Factory Shop 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 30 November 2023, 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.
Address: Unit 8 Fernbank Shopping Centre High Street, Crowborough, TN6 2QY
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Factory Shop among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Factory Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 The Factory Shop 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 The Factory Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Pizza Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Fisssh Investments Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Mattia Coffee & Deli Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| Crowborough Constitiutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Zaal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bar Trend Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
Questions about The Factory Shop
What is The Factory Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Factory Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 30 November 2023.
Is The Factory Shop 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 The Factory Shop last inspected?
The Factory Shop was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Factory Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Factory Shop compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Factory Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Factory Shop 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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