Wiltshire Farm Foods food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Canterbury City
Wiltshire Farm Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 178-179 John Wilson Business Park, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3RB
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Wiltshire Farm Foods 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% | ← Wiltshire Farm Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wiltshire Farm 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 Wiltshire Farm Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Best Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
Questions about Wiltshire Farm Foods
What is Wiltshire Farm Foods's food hygiene rating?
Wiltshire Farm Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Wiltshire Farm Foods 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wiltshire Farm Foods last inspected?
Wiltshire Farm Foods was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Wiltshire Farm Foods?
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 Wiltshire Farm 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, and Wiltshire Farm Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Wiltshire Farm 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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