The Green Barn Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
The Green Barn 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 December 2025, 7 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: North Benfleet Hall Farm, North Benfleet Hall Road, North Benfleet, SS12 9JR
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Green Barn Farm Shop sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← The Green Barn Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Green Barn 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 The Green Barn Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Seasons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Arundel Food And Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Arundel News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Arundel Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bowers Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2024 |
| Benfleet Cricket/Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Biltong Direct - Retail Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Green Barn Farm Shop
What is The Green Barn Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Green Barn Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 5 December 2025.
Is The Green Barn 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 The Green Barn Farm Shop last inspected?
The Green Barn Farm Shop was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Green Barn Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Barn Farm Shop compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while The Green Barn Farm Shop holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects The Green Barn 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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