J & J Farmers Abattoir food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
J & J Farmers Abattoir holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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 Abattoir, Haydon, North Tamerton, EX22 6RL
How it compares in Cornwall
A 2 is rare: only 42 of 5,277 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ← J & J Farmers Abattoir | |
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 J & J Farmers Abattoir the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to J & J Farmers Abattoir, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2025 |
| Holsworthy Ales Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| St Annes Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| Whitstone C P School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Chelsfield Farm - Stumble Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Swannacott Manor Meats Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| Leworthy Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
Questions about J & J Farmers Abattoir
What is J & J Farmers Abattoir's food hygiene rating?
J & J Farmers Abattoir has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 4 March 2026.
Is J & J Farmers Abattoir safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was J & J Farmers Abattoir last inspected?
J & J Farmers Abattoir was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J & J Farmers Abattoir?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J & J Farmers Abattoir compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while J & J Farmers Abattoir holds a 2. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects J & J Farmers Abattoir 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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