Middletown Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
Middletown Farm Shop 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 5 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: Middletown Farm, Middletown Lane, Upleadon, GL18 1EQ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Middletown Farm Shop sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ← Middletown Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Middletown 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 Middletown Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennys Butchers Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Grass Fed Meats Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Charlotte Cafe @ Malswick House Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Highleadon Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Cottage Smallholding Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Everess Farm Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Trioscape Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Cross Hands Garage Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about Middletown Farm Shop
What is Middletown Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Middletown Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 5 March 2021.
Is Middletown Farm Shop 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 Middletown Farm Shop last inspected?
Middletown Farm Shop was last inspected on 5 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Middletown 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middletown Farm Shop compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, while Middletown Farm Shop holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Middletown 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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