Mitchell Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Mitchell 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 29 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mitchells Farm Shop, School Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EY
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Mitchell Farm Shop among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Mitchell Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Field School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Sunnymead Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2022 |
| Beth Chatto Gardens Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Mike's Golden Fish Dish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alresford Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Scoffs Catering Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Saresta and Serenade Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Nationwide Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
Questions about Mitchell Farm Shop
What is Mitchell Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mitchell Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 29 March 2023.
Is Mitchell 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 Mitchell Farm Shop last inspected?
Mitchell Farm Shop was last inspected on 29 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mitchell Farm Shop?
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 Mitchell Farm Shop compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Mitchell Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Mitchell 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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