Bridge Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Bridge Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 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: Bridge Farm Red House Lane, Lyminge, CT18 8EA
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Bridge Farm among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe holding top marks, 84% 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 | 958 | 84% | ← Bridge Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 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 Bridge Farm 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 Bridge Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Jubilee Centre Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Lyminge Pharmacy Retailers - other | 403 yards away | Exempt | |
| Broad Street House Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| China China Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
| Lyminge Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| The Coffee Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Bridge Farm
What is Bridge Farm's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Bridge Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Farm last inspected?
Bridge Farm was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bridge Farm?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge Farm compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Bridge Farm 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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