Abbey Leys Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Abbey Leys 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: Abbey Leys Farm Shop Peacock Lane, High Legh, WA16 6NS
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Abbey Leys Farm Shop among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Abbey Leys Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Abbey Leys 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 Abbey Leys Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Farm Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| High Legh Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Walrus Apiaries Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Club At High Legh Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Ye Olde No3 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Abbey Leys Farm Shop
What is Abbey Leys Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Leys Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Abbey Leys 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 Abbey Leys Farm Shop last inspected?
Abbey Leys Farm Shop was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbey Leys Farm Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Leys Farm Shop compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Leys Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Abbey Leys 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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