Hempen Cooperative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Hempen Cooperative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 March 2021, more than 5 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: Path Hill Farm Path Hill, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7RE
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Hempen Cooperative sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Hempen Cooperative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hempen Cooperative 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 Hempen Cooperative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path Hill Outdoors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Whitchurch Primary School Wraparound Care Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| The Oratory Preparatory School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Adventure Dolphin Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2014 |
| Purley Park Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 November 2012 |
| The Mad Duck Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Pangbourne Valley Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2012 |
Questions about Hempen Cooperative
What is Hempen Cooperative's food hygiene rating?
Hempen Cooperative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 16 March 2021.
Is Hempen Cooperative 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hempen Cooperative last inspected?
Hempen Cooperative was last inspected on 16 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hempen Cooperative?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hempen Cooperative compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Hempen Cooperative holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Hempen Cooperative 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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