W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall 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
This is a fresh result: W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fingrith Hall Farm, Fingrith Hall Lane, Blackmore, CM4 0JN
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall 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 W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton heath cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Norton Heath Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Norton Heath PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Radio City Beer Works Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall
What is W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall's food hygiene rating?
W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 June 2026.
Is W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall 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 W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall last inspected?
W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall?
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 W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects W.P.Bucknell & Son Fingrith Hall 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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