The Hatchery Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
The Hatchery 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 19 April 2016, more than 10 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: Red Barn Farm, Amersham Road, Beaconsfield, HP7 0JY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Hatchery Farm Shop among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Hatchery Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 The Hatchery 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 The Hatchery Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harte and Magpies Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Seer Green Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| J and L Mash Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Little Ducklings Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| M F Penfold Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Chalfont St Giles Youth Club Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2012 |
| Impact Food Group at High March School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Hatchery Farm Shop
What is The Hatchery Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Hatchery Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 19 April 2016.
Is The Hatchery 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 The Hatchery Farm Shop last inspected?
The Hatchery Farm Shop was last inspected on 19 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hatchery Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hatchery Farm Shop compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hatchery Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Hatchery 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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