Farm & Harper Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Farm & Harper Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: 25 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AP
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Farm & Harper Ltd among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Farm & Harper Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Farm & Harper Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Please Sir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Lotties Sweet Creams Manufacturers/packers | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Harbour News Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Lazy Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Farm & Harper Ltd
What is Farm & Harper Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Farm & Harper Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Farm & Harper Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farm & Harper Ltd last inspected?
Farm & Harper Ltd was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Farm & Harper Ltd compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Farm & Harper Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Farm & Harper Ltd 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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