Buchanan's Farm Shop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Buchanan's Farm Shop is a manufacturers/packers located at Ballynian Lane, Swatragh, Co. Londonderry, BT46 5QP, in the Mid Ulster local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 March 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. Mid Ulster oversees 1,366 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Ulster is 4.8 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Manufacturers/packers
- Address
- Ballynian Lane, Swatragh, Co. Londonderry
- Postcode
- BT46 5QP
- Local Authority
- Mid Ulster
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 779536
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Buchanan's Farm Shop?
Buchanan's Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Ulster.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?
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 Buchanan's Farm Shop last inspected?
Buchanan's Farm Shop was last inspected on 2024-03-08. 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 Buchanan's Farm Shop located?
Buchanan's Farm Shop is located at Ballynian Lane, Swatragh, Co. Londonderry , BT46 5QP, in the Mid Ulster local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT46 postcode area.