Simpsons Wine Estate food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
Simpsons Wine Estate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Barns, Church Lane, Barham, CT4 6PB
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Simpsons Wine Estate among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Simpsons Wine Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Simpsons Wine Estate none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Simpsons Wine Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Cumberland Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Barham Pre-School Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Barham School Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Caterlink @ BARHAM COFE PRIMARY School/college/university | 328 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Barham Village Hall Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2009 |
| Barham Village Store Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Greenbanks Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| LONDIS Barham Services Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Simpsons Wine Estate
What is Simpsons Wine Estate's food hygiene rating?
Simpsons Wine Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Simpsons Wine Estate safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simpsons Wine Estate last inspected?
Simpsons Wine Estate was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simpsons Wine Estate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simpsons Wine Estate compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Simpsons Wine Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Simpsons Wine Estate and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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