Bank House Farm

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2025-02-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
10

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

Bank House Farm is a farmers/growers located at Bank House Farm High Levels Bank, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5SL, in the Doncaster local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Doncaster oversees 2,875 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Doncaster is 4.5 out of 5. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Farmers/growers
Address
Bank House Farm High Levels Bank, Thorne, Doncaster
Postcode
DN8 5SL
Local Authority
Doncaster
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1662026

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bank House Farm?

Bank House Farm has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Doncaster.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a farmers/growers?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Bank House Farm last inspected?

Bank House Farm was last inspected on 2025-02-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Bank House Farm improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Bank House Farm located?

Bank House Farm is located at Bank House Farm High Levels Bank, Thorne, Doncaster , DN8 5SL, in the Doncaster local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DN8 postcode area.