Northfield Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Northfield Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Whissendine Lane, Cold Overton, Melton Mowbray, LE15 7QF
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Northfield Farm sits behind roughly 398 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ← Northfield Farm | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northfield Farm 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 Northfield Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavners Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Gates Garden Centre & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Hambleton Farms Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Northfield Farm
What is Northfield Farm's food hygiene rating?
Northfield Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Northfield Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northfield Farm last inspected?
Northfield Farm was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northfield Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northfield Farm compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while Northfield Farm holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Northfield Farm 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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