Marsh Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cornwall
Marsh Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Howard Lane, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9TF
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Marsh Farm sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Marsh Farm | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marsh 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 Marsh Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernow Chippy Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Brooks (Homeleigh Bude) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Stratton School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Stratton Pre School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Stratton Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2016 |
| A Slice Of The Party Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Marsh Farm
What is Marsh Farm's food hygiene rating?
Marsh Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Marsh Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marsh Farm last inspected?
Marsh Farm was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Marsh Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsh Farm compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Marsh Farm holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Marsh 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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