The Ivy Barn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
The Ivy Barn 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 8 April 2025, 15 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: Littlebourne Court Farm, Court Hill, Littlebourne, CT3 1TX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Ivy Barn 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% | ← The Ivy Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Ivy 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 Ivy Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Four Villages Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| The Evenhill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Littlebourne House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Tor Spa Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| The Duke William Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Wickhambreaux School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 November 2022 |
Questions about The Ivy Barn
What is The Ivy Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 April 2025.
Is The Ivy 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ivy Barn last inspected?
The Ivy Barn was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 The Ivy 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 Ivy Barn 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 The Ivy Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Ivy 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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