Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wealden
Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 30 Lavender Fields, Isfield, TN22 5FB
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd 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% | ← Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd 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 Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laughing Fish Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Lavenders Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2025 |
| Isfield Farm Shop Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 November 2025 |
| The Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd
What is Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd 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 Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd last inspected?
Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd?
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 Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Smithers Barn Cookery School Ltd 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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