Withy Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ashford
Withy Farm 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Withy Farm Goldups Lane, Chilham, CT4 8JG
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Withy Farm 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% | ← Withy Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Withy Farm 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 Withy Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| ME13 Market Garden Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Karimix UK Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Gaskains Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2014 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Breakfast/After School/Forest Clubs Selling CofE Primary Sch School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| FHNANourish Contract Catering At Selling Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Woodpecker Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2015 |
Questions about Withy Farm
What is Withy Farm's food hygiene rating?
Withy Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Withy Farm 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 Withy Farm last inspected?
Withy Farm was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Withy Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Withy Farm compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Withy Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Withy Farm 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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