Blackberry Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Blackberry 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Blackberry Farm Whitesmith, East Hoathly, BN8 6JD
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Blackberry Farm among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Blackberry Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Very 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 Blackberry 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 Blackberry Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramble Drinks Company Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lyfords Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| East Hoathly C Of E School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Blackberry Farm
What is Blackberry Farm's food hygiene rating?
Blackberry Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Blackberry 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 Blackberry Farm last inspected?
Blackberry Farm was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blackberry Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackberry Farm compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Blackberry Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Blackberry 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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