Bates Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Bates 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 21 November 2024, 19 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: Penniment Lane, NG19 6PH
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Bates Farm Shop among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Bates Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 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 Bates 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 Bates Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Farm Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bull Farm Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
| Athishaya Store Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Age Concern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Brunts Charity Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cakefield Cakes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cagla UK Market (Ranj Greens LTD) Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Bates Farm Shop
What is Bates Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Bates Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Bates 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 Bates Farm Shop last inspected?
Bates Farm Shop was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bates Farm Shop?
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 Bates Farm Shop compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Bates Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Bates 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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