The Little Farm Shed food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Little Farm Shed 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 14 October 2024, 21 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: 9 Market Place, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Little Farm Shed among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Little Farm Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Little Farm Shed 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 Little Farm Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheeky Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Movement Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Pillars 501 Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Mira Mini Market Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Sweet 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Art Bank Cafe Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Drovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about The Little Farm Shed
What is The Little Farm Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Little Farm Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Little Farm Shed 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 Little Farm Shed last inspected?
The Little Farm Shed was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 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 The Little Farm Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Little Farm Shed compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Farm Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Little Farm Shed 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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