Barham Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Barham Village Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Valley Road, Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6NX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Barham Village Store 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% | ← Barham Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barham Village Store 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 Barham Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barham Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2009 |
| Barham Pre-School Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Barham School Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Caterlink @ BARHAM COFE PRIMARY School/college/university | 140 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Duke Of Cumberland Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Simpsons Wine Estate Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Greenbanks Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Heart's Delight Farm Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Barham Village Store
What is Barham Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Barham Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Barham Village Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barham Village Store last inspected?
Barham Village Store was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Barham Village Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barham Village Store 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 Barham Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Barham Village Store 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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