The Ploughman's Farm Shop
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The Ploughman's Farm Shop is a retailers - other located at The Ploughmans Farm Shop Manor Farm, Bristol Road, Tarnock, BS26 2SL, in the Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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. Somerset oversees 6,063 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Somerset 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 The Ploughman's Farm Shop?
The Ploughman's Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Somerset.
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 The Ploughman's Farm Shop last inspected?
The Ploughman's Farm Shop was last inspected on 2025-09-03. 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 The Ploughman's Farm Shop located?
The Ploughman's Farm Shop is located at The Ploughmans Farm Shop Manor Farm, Bristol Road, Tarnock , BS26 2SL, in the Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS26 postcode area.