Singleton Barn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Singleton Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: The Singleton Barn Public House Tithe Barn Lane, Singleton, TN23 4TY
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Singleton Barn 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% | ← Singleton Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Singleton Barn 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 Singleton Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chilmington Management Organisation Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Carla's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Arena Health Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Singleton Barn
What is Singleton Barn's food hygiene rating?
Singleton Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Singleton Barn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Singleton Barn last inspected?
Singleton Barn was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months 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 Singleton Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Singleton Barn compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Singleton Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Singleton Barn 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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