Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe 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 21 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cafe, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, ME13 0RS
How it compares in Swale
That puts Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe 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 Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenden Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Judds Folly Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Brogdale Collections (Charity) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Scott Anderson Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe
What is Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 March 2017.
Is Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe 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 Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe last inspected?
Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe was last inspected on 21 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe?
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 Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe 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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