Farmer Johns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Farmer Johns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 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: Marden Post Office And Stores, Marden, HR1 3EW
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Farmer Johns among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Farmer Johns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Farmer Johns 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 Farmer Johns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Pre-School Caring Premises | 160 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2006 |
| Marden Links Parish Hub - Kate Ryan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Marden Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| S & A Produce (UK) Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2019 |
Questions about Farmer Johns
What is Farmer Johns's food hygiene rating?
Farmer Johns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 24 July 2024.
Is Farmer Johns 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmer Johns last inspected?
Farmer Johns was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farmer Johns?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farmer Johns compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Farmer Johns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Farmer Johns 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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