A J and R G Barber Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
A J and R G Barber Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Maryland Farm, Smiths Lane, Ditcheat, BA4 6PR
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so A J and R G Barber Farm Shop sits behind roughly 4,826 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ← A J and R G Barber Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Generally satisfactory
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 A J and R G Barber Farm 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 A J and R G Barber Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditcheat Primary School School/college/university | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| The Natterjack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Castle Cary RFC Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Crop Distributors/Transporters | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Higher Farm Products Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Geese at Higher Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Higher Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Creamery Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about A J and R G Barber Farm Shop
What is A J and R G Barber Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
A J and R G Barber Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 10 March 2025.
Is A J and R G Barber Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A J and R G Barber Farm Shop last inspected?
A J and R G Barber Farm Shop was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A J and R G Barber Farm 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A J and R G Barber Farm Shop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while A J and R G Barber Farm Shop holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects A J and R G Barber Farm 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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