The gay farmer ltd food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Southwark
The gay farmer ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The gay farmer ltd was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4, Spa Arch Lane, SE16 3AG
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The gay farmer ltd among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← The gay farmer ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 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 gay farmer ltd 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 gay farmer ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Addis kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about The gay farmer ltd
What is The gay farmer ltd's food hygiene rating?
The gay farmer ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The gay farmer ltd 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The gay farmer ltd last inspected?
The gay farmer ltd was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The gay farmer ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The gay farmer ltd compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The gay farmer ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The gay farmer ltd 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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