The Fine Cheese Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
The Fine Cheese Company 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: Unit 2, Tolldown Farm, Tolldown, SN14 8HZ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Fine Cheese Company among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← The Fine Cheese Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 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 The Fine Cheese Company 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 Fine Cheese Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fine Cheese Co. Cotswold Way Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Luckland Ltd At Players Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about The Fine Cheese Company
What is The Fine Cheese Company's food hygiene rating?
The Fine Cheese Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The Fine Cheese Company 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 Fine Cheese Company last inspected?
The Fine Cheese Company was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fine Cheese Company?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fine Cheese Company compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fine Cheese Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Fine Cheese Company 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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