Merkins Farm Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Merkins Farm Cafe 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 8 June 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: Caravan Site Merkins Farm, Bradford Leigh, BA15 2RW
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Merkins Farm Cafe among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Merkins Farm Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Merkins Farm Cafe 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 Merkins Farm Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Leigh Cottage Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| New Road Store Premier Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| The Old Ham Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| The Toll Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Mount Pleasant Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Merkins Farm Cafe
What is Merkins Farm Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Merkins Farm Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 June 2023.
Is Merkins Farm Cafe 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 Merkins Farm Cafe last inspected?
Merkins Farm Cafe was last inspected on 8 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merkins Farm Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merkins Farm Cafe compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Merkins Farm Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Merkins Farm Cafe 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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