Hope Farm Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Hope Farm Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2023, more than 2 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: Hope Farm Peening Quarter Road, Wittersham, TN30 7NP
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Hope Farm Meats 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% | ← Hope Farm Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hope Farm Meats 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 Hope Farm Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moons Green Charcuterie Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Wittersham Village Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
| Little Pickles Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Potato Shop Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| The Ewe and Lamb Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Oxney Organic Estate Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2021 |
| J M Wines Farmers/growers | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Kench Hill Centre School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Hope Farm Meats
What is Hope Farm Meats's food hygiene rating?
Hope Farm Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 November 2023.
Is Hope Farm Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Farm Meats last inspected?
Hope Farm Meats was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 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 Hope Farm Meats?
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 Hope Farm Meats compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Farm Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Hope Farm Meats 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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