The Tearoom at Bagham Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
The Tearoom at Bagham Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: Bagham Barn Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8DU
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Tearoom at Bagham Barn 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% | ← The Tearoom at Bagham Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Tearoom at Bagham Barn 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 The Tearoom at Bagham Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Physiological Support Ltd, Ashford Lodge Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| G R Higgs & Son Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2016 |
| Badgers Hill Farm Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 August 2025 |
| Church Mouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Tearoom at Bagham Barn
What is The Tearoom at Bagham Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Tearoom at Bagham Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Tearoom at Bagham Barn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tearoom at Bagham Barn last inspected?
The Tearoom at Bagham Barn was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 The Tearoom at Bagham Barn?
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 The Tearoom at Bagham Barn compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Tearoom at Bagham Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Tearoom at Bagham Barn 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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