Farrow Court food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Farrow Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Farrow Court Stanhope Road, Stanhope, TN23 5FT
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Farrow Court 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% | ← Farrow Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farrow Court 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 Farrow Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrytree Nursery School Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ashford Catering Company Kent Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Beaver Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Davies Family Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Carla's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Farrow Court
What is Farrow Court's food hygiene rating?
Farrow Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Farrow Court 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farrow Court last inspected?
Farrow Court was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Farrow Court?
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 Farrow Court compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Farrow Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Farrow Court 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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