Kent Farm Gate Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Kent Farm Gate Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 September 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: Lower Hardres Farm Shop, Hardres Court Road, Lower Hardres, CT4 5NU
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Kent Farm Gate Foods sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← Kent Farm Gate Foods | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kent Farm Gate Foods 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 Kent Farm Gate Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Sole And Sons Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Poppies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Petham Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Medirest Healthcare Compass Group Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Saxon Lodge Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bridge Playgroup At Village Hall Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Flo \& Teds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bridgeway Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Kent Farm Gate Foods
What is Kent Farm Gate Foods's food hygiene rating?
Kent Farm Gate Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Kent Farm Gate Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kent Farm Gate Foods last inspected?
Kent Farm Gate Foods was last inspected on 15 September 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 Kent Farm Gate Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kent Farm Gate Foods compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Kent Farm Gate Foods holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Kent Farm Gate Foods 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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