The Chestfield Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Chestfield Barn 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
This is a fresh result: The Chestfield Barn was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 101 Chestfield Road, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3LU
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Chestfield Barn 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% | ← The Chestfield Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Chestfield Barn 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 The Chestfield Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestfield Golf Club Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Chestfield Barn
What is The Chestfield Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Chestfield Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Chestfield Barn 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 The Chestfield Barn last inspected?
The Chestfield Barn was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Chestfield Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chestfield Barn 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 The Chestfield Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Chestfield Barn 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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