Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ashford
Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shirkoak Farm Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PZ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 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 Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast 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 Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Cravat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Six Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering Woodchurch Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Woodchurch Windmills Fun Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Carley Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| The Old Post Office Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Townland Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2020 |
Questions about Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast
What is Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 23 June 2021.
Is Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 23 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast 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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