Butlers Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wealden
Butlers Farmhouse 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: Butlers Farmhouse Butlers Lane, Herstmonceux, BN27 1QH
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Butlers Farmhouse among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Butlers Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Butlers Farmhouse 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 Butlers Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herstmonceux Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Herstmonceux Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Herstmonceux Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Willows Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Geo's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Little Bake Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Secret Vineyard Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Butlers Farmhouse
What is Butlers Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Butlers Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Butlers Farmhouse 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 Butlers Farmhouse last inspected?
Butlers Farmhouse was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butlers Farmhouse?
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 Butlers Farmhouse compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Butlers Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Butlers Farmhouse 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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