Poplars Farmshop Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
Poplars Farmshop Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Poplars Farmshop Cafe was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bristol Road, Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2AW
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,674 rated places in South Gloucestershire score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Poplars Farmshop Cafe | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Poplars Farmshop Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Questions about Poplars Farmshop Cafe
What is Poplars Farmshop Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Poplars Farmshop Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Poplars Farmshop Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Poplars Farmshop Cafe last inspected?
Poplars Farmshop Cafe was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poplars Farmshop Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poplars Farmshop Cafe compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Poplars Farmshop Cafe holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Poplars Farmshop Cafe 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Gloucestershire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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