The Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
The Farm Shop 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 12 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: P E Mead And Sons Farm Shop, Wilstone Green, HP23 4NT
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Farm Shop among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← The Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 Farm Shop 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 Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Cold Pressed Virgin Rapeseed Oil Manufacturers/packers | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Cookie Mill Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| The Pantry @ The Reach Free School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Meads Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Anglers Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The Farm Shop
What is The Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 12 March 2024.
Is The Farm Shop 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 Farm Shop last inspected?
The Farm Shop was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Farm Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farm Shop compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Farm Shop 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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