Farmfoods Ltd
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Farmfoods Ltd is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Lord Street, Southport, PR9 9HQ, in the Sefton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 October 2024, 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Sefton oversees 2,371 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sefton 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Farmfoods Ltd?
Farmfoods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sefton.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
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 Farmfoods Ltd last inspected?
Farmfoods Ltd was last inspected on 2024-10-08. 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 Farmfoods Ltd located?
Farmfoods Ltd is located at Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Lord Street, Southport , PR9 9HQ, in the Sefton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PR9 postcode area.