Food Hygiene Ratings for Farmers/growers in the UK

2,538 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9/5.

2,538
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
90.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good90.0%950
Good7.3%77
Satisfactory2.3%24
Improvement Needed0.2%2
Major Improvement0.3%3
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

There are 2,538 businesses classified as "Farmers/growers" across the UK, inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This category includes a wide range of establishments that share similar food handling characteristics and regulatory requirements.

The average food hygiene rating for farmers/growers businesses is 4.9 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, suggesting that farmers/growers businesses tend to maintain higher hygiene standards. Currently 90.0% of rated businesses in this category have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

Food hygiene standards can vary significantly between local authorities. The tables below show which councils have the best and worst average ratings for farmers/growers businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Chichester235.0/5
Mole Valley105.0/5
Shropshire125.0/5
South Norfolk105.0/5
West Oxfordshire135.0/5
Gwynedd415.0/5
Pembrokeshire775.0/5
Monmouthshire205.0/5
Buckinghamshire164.9/5
West Berkshire154.9/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Bath and North East Somerset144.4/5
Caerphilly114.4/5
Cornwall114.5/5
Cheshire East114.5/5
Pendle334.8/5
Canterbury City134.8/5
Isle of Wight234.8/5
West Northamptonshire134.8/5
Stroud144.9/5
Rushcliffe294.9/5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating for farmers/growers businesses?+

The average food hygiene rating for farmers/growers businesses in the UK is 4.9 out of 5. 90.0% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

How many farmers/growers businesses are there in the UK?+

There are 2,538 businesses classified as "Farmers/growers" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 1,056 have been rated under the FHRS.

Which area has the best farmers/growers food hygiene ratings?+

The local authority with the highest average rating for farmers/growers businesses is Chichester with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies