Farmfoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cheshire East
Farmfoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: Unit G Congleton Retail Park Barn Road, CW12 1LJ
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Farmfoods among the 2,437 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,437 | 89% | ← Farmfoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Farmfoods 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 Farmfoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clayton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Primepizza & Desserts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Congleton Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Phil's Famous Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Farmfoods
What is Farmfoods's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Farmfoods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmfoods last inspected?
Farmfoods was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farmfoods?
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 Farmfoods compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Farmfoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Farmfoods 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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