Middletown Farm Shop

Middletown Farm Shop is a retailers - other located at Middletown Farm, Middletown Lane, Upleadon, Newent, GL18 1EQ, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2021, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very 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. Forest of Dean oversees 780 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.9 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. 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.