Grove Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Tendring
Grove Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2014, more than 12 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: The Tye Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8QX
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Grove Farm 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% | ← Grove Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Grove Farm 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 Grove Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fusilier 2023 Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 March 2024 |
| Brewstar Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Oaks Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 May 2025 |
| Barn Cafe and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Pink Parrot Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Grove Farm
What is Grove Farm's food hygiene rating?
Grove Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 3 March 2014.
Is Grove Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grove Farm last inspected?
Grove Farm was last inspected on 3 March 2014, more than 12 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 Grove Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grove Farm compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Grove Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Grove Farm 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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