Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 3 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: Silcocks Farm Shop Grange Road, Tenterden, TN30 6TL
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe 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 Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Tentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| St Michaels Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Little Silver Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Oast Wood Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Michaels Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe
What is Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe last inspected?
Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe 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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