Hamish's Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Hamish's 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 637 Prowles Cross, Dorchester Road, BA22 9RF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hamish's Farm Shop among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Hamish's Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Hamish's 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 Hamish's Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Slade Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Sutton Bingham Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2019 |
| Liberty Farm Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cowpool Farm Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Harvard Farm Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Clovermead Community Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Hamish's Farm Shop
What is Hamish's Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Hamish's Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Hamish's 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 Hamish's Farm Shop last inspected?
Hamish's Farm Shop was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hamish's Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hamish's Farm Shop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hamish's Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hamish's 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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