Freshfield Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
Freshfield 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: Farm Shop Freshfields Westfield Lane, Westfield, TN35 4SA
How it compares in Rother
That puts Freshfield Farm Shop among the 882 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 882 | 87% | ← Freshfield Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 Freshfield 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 Freshfield Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archers of Westfield Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Cherry Lane Therapeutic Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Claremont School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Lloyd Baker Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Freshfield Farm Shop
What is Freshfield Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Freshfield Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Freshfield 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 Freshfield Farm Shop last inspected?
Freshfield Farm Shop was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Freshfield 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 Freshfield Farm Shop compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Freshfield Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Freshfield 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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