F Sole And Sons food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Canterbury City
F Sole And Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: Broxhall Farm, Broxhall Road, Upper Hardres, CT4 5PE
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts F Sole And Sons 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% | ← F Sole And Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 F Sole And Sons 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 F Sole And Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Farm Gate Foods Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| The Kent Sausage Company Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Poppies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Granville Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| Bossingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Petham Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Petham Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Hornbeams Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about F Sole And Sons
What is F Sole And Sons's food hygiene rating?
F Sole And Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 October 2024.
Is F Sole And Sons 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was F Sole And Sons last inspected?
F Sole And Sons was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 F Sole And Sons?
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 F Sole And Sons 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 F Sole And Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects F Sole And Sons 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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