Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cotswold
Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: Manor Farm, Burford Road, Lechlade, GL7 3EX
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) 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 Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGC Lechlade Retailers - other | 436 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Manor Farm Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Lechlade Tuesday Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Yang's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cutler And Cashin Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Budgens Stores (Londis) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| New Wave Brasserie, Bar And Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Caterlink At St Lawrence C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn)
What is Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn)'s food hygiene rating?
Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) last inspected?
Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) 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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