The Barn At Woolton Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Barn At Woolton Farm 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Woolton Farm, Bekesbourne Lane, East of Bekesbourne Hill, CT4 5EA
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Barn At Woolton Farm 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 Barn At Woolton Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Barn At Woolton Farm 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 Barn At Woolton Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beardy Baker Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bridge & Patrixbourne Cep School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bridge Haven Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bridge Playgroup At Village Hall Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bridgeway Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Chaucer House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about The Barn At Woolton Farm
What is The Barn At Woolton Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Barn At Woolton Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 30 April 2025.
Is The Barn At Woolton Farm 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 Barn At Woolton Farm last inspected?
The Barn At Woolton Farm was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Barn At Woolton Farm?
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 The Barn At Woolton Farm 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 Barn At Woolton Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Barn At Woolton Farm 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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