Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Wealden
Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary 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 18 December 2024, 18 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: The Chalet Cherry Gardens Hill, Groombridge, TN3 9NY
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary among the 1,015 places in Wealden 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary 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 Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Gardens Farm Shop Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Sanden Vineyard Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Buckhurst Shoot Limited Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| The Dorset Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Withyham Kings Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Groombridge General Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2020 |
| Hunnibuns Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| Spa Valley Railway Groombridge Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary
What is Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary's food hygiene rating?
Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary 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 Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary last inspected?
Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary?
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 Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary 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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