The Smithy Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
The Smithy 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: The Smithy Farm Shop Warton Lane, Grendon, CV9 3DU
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts The Smithy Farm Shop among the 504 places in North Warwickshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 504 | 81% | ← The Smithy Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 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 Smithy 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 Smithy Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| River & Roads Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Tots' Clubhouse Nursery School Limited Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Grendon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Grendon Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Lisa's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Baxterstorey-Fedex PDC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Parkys Farm Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about The Smithy Farm Shop
What is The Smithy Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Smithy Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Smithy 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 Smithy Farm Shop last inspected?
The Smithy Farm Shop was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smithy Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smithy Farm Shop compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Smithy Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects The Smithy 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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