Merrywood Farm Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Runnymede
Merrywood Farm Ltd 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 24 July 2024, 23 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: Merrywood Farm At, 180a Almners Road, KT16 0BJ
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts Merrywood Farm Ltd among the 509 places in Runnymede 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 | 509 | 83% | ← Merrywood Farm Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Merrywood Farm 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 Merrywood Farm Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Shop Lyne Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| GJ Honour Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Abbey Wing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| EduKitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Compass Group at The Runnymede Hospital Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Botleys Mansion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Merrywood Farm Ltd
What is Merrywood Farm Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Merrywood Farm Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 24 July 2024.
Is Merrywood Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merrywood Farm Ltd last inspected?
Merrywood Farm Ltd was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merrywood Farm 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merrywood Farm Ltd compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and Merrywood Farm Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Merrywood Farm 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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