Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ashford
Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 2024, 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: Capralama Farm Pluckley Road, Bethersden, TN26 3EQ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) 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% | ← Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) 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 Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wissenden Lodge Farm Butchery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| The Dering Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bethersden Playschool Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Pabulum Limited Bethersden County Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Marchants of Bethersden Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 November 2025 |
| Bethersden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The George Community Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| CareTech Community Services Limited Whiston House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre)
What is Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre)'s food hygiene rating?
Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) last inspected?
Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) was last inspected on 10 May 2024, 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 Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre)?
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 Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Capralama Farm (The Reindeer Centre) 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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