Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-08-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop is a retailers - other located at 5 Quy Waters Newmarket Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9AT, in the South Cambridgeshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 August 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Cambridgeshire oversees 1,276 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Cambridgeshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
5 Quy Waters Newmarket Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Postcode
CB1 9AT
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1433713

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop?

Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Cambridgeshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop last inspected?

Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop was last inspected on 2023-08-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop located?

Darwin Nursery & Farm Shop is located at 5 Quy Waters Newmarket Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , CB1 9AT, in the South Cambridgeshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB1 postcode area.