Herons Folly Garden food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Wealden
Herons Folly Garden holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Herons Folly Fletching Street, Mayfield, TN20 6TE
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Herons Folly Garden sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← Herons Folly Garden | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Herons Folly Garden 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 Herons Folly Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leonards - Mayfield School, School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Country Wise Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2024 |
| Truffles Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Wine List Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| The Middle House Kitchen and Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Leppards Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| The House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Red Ridges Honey Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Herons Folly Garden
What is Herons Folly Garden's food hygiene rating?
Herons Folly Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Herons Folly Garden safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Herons Folly Garden last inspected?
Herons Folly Garden was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Herons Folly Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Herons Folly Garden compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Herons Folly Garden holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Herons Folly Garden 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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